Senior Payroll Specialist (Construction & Union)

Keeleyconstruction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Companies in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations, ensure tax compliance, and improve processes for our corporate headquarters. The role supports multi-state and multi-union payrolls and liaises with internal and external auditors.

The Senior Payroll Specialist will lead weekly certified payroll, maintain wage and fringe tables, and manage year-end reporting. Strong communication and CMIC/UKG familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct payroll experience.
• Construction multi-state and multi-union payroll experience.
• Strong written and oral communication in a fast-paced, diverse team.
• Knowledge of multi-state tax regulations.
• Experience with CMIC payroll.
• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting systems (LCP Tracker, PWC, IDOL).
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and procedures.
• Experience with UKG is beneficial.
• All candidates complete assessment and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the processing of weekly certified payroll on all customer requested forms and standard forms as requested.
• Collective bargaining monthly reporting.
• Manage internal and external audit requests pertaining to payroll.
• Maintain wage, fringe and benefit rates, and employee records.
• Maintain local union records and fringe tables.
• Calculate and prepare layoff/termination checks.
• Review and correct year-end tax and benefits.
• Reconcile union fringes and deductions.
• Compile complex reports for management, union, and government agencies.
• Provide guidance and back-up support to team.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Tax regulations

UKG experience

Attention to detail

Tools

CMIC payroll

LCP Tracker

PWC

IDOL

Job description

Keeley Companies in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations, ensure tax compliance, and improve processes for our corporate headquarters. The role supports multi-state and multi-union payrolls and liaises with internal and external auditors.

The Senior Payroll Specialist will lead weekly certified payroll, maintain wage and fringe tables, and manage year-end reporting. Strong communication and CMIC/UKG familiarity are a plus.