Senior Payroll Leader — Construction, On-Site

C.A.C. INDUSTRIES, INC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Discretionary bonus

Parking on-site

Daily lunch on-site

Job summary

C.A.C. Industries, Inc. in Long Island City, NY is seeking a senior payroll manager who will oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a growing heavy/civil construction contractor.

You will ensure compliance with labor regulations, benefits administration, and accurate timely payroll processing while partnering with HR, Finance, and Legal. Lead a payroll team of about 4, drive process improvements, and implement scalable solutions using CMiC and other systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a dedicated manager position.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas).
• Experience with preparing 940/941 and W-2 forms.
• Experience with union payroll processing, reporting, compliance, audits and union remittance.
• Construction industry background preferred.
• CPP designation highly desired.
• CMiC construction software experience preferred.
• Sage Timberline experience preferred.
• System implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process, including data input, validation, and distribution of payroll checks or direct deposits.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the payroll team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure a high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance. Implement and enforce company policies related to payroll processing.
• Audits: Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify and correct discrepancies. Ensure accuracy in employee records, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related information.
• Reporting: Generate and analyze payroll reports, providing insights into payroll costs
• Communication: Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Technology Integration: Utilize payroll software and systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Evaluate and implement new technologies as needed.
• Benefits Administration: Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and other related benefits.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll taxes and other statutory deductions. Collaborate with the finance department to meet all tax obligations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements in payroll operations.
• Reconciliations: Verify payroll records and employee compensation are accurate.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll processing

Leadership/team management

Payroll regulations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

Tools

CMiC construction software

Sage Timberline

Job description

C.A.C. Industries, Inc. in Long Island City, NY is seeking a senior payroll manager who will oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a growing heavy/civil construction contractor.

You will ensure compliance with labor regulations, benefits administration, and accurate timely payroll processing while partnering with HR, Finance, and Legal. Lead a payroll team of about 4, drive process improvements, and implement scalable solutions using CMiC and other systems.