Senior Multi-State Construction Payroll Manager

Henkels & McCoy; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead multi-state payroll for hourly, salaried, union and non-union staff across multiple job sites. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, oversee payroll staff and systems, and partner with HR and Accounting on job costing and data integrity.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in payroll (2+ in a managerial role), and strong knowledge of certified payroll reporting and prevailing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-state and union payrolls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle payroll processing for hourly, salaried, union, and non-union employees across multiple states and job sites.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including Davis-Bacon Act, prevailing wage requirements, and union contracts.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for government and union projects.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate job costing, labor allocation, and payroll data integrity.
• Maintain and enhance payroll systems, including integrations with timekeeping.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies; respond to employee inquiries and audit requests.
• Supervise, mentor, and train payroll staff, especially on construction-specific payroll practices.
• Produce accurate payroll-related reports for audits, workers’ compensation, and financial analysis.
• Manage payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and W-2 processing in a timely manner.
• Act as the Concur Expense System Administrator, managing configurations, user support, and compliance.

Skills

Multi-state payroll expertise

Union payroll experience

Leadership & management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

ADP

JD Edwards

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Henkels & McCoy is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead multi-state payroll for hourly, salaried, union and non-union staff across multiple job sites. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, oversee payroll staff and systems, and partner with HR and Accounting on job costing and data integrity.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in payroll (2+ in a managerial role), and strong knowledge of certified payroll reporting and prevailing