Union Construction Payroll Leader

Connect Search, LLC; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee union payroll operations for a multi-site field workforce. You will lead a small team while actively processing payroll, ensuring compliance with CBAs and prevailing wage requirements.

The role focuses on accurate wage rates, fringe benefits, and government-certified payroll reporting, with regular interaction with field leadership, HR, and accounting to resolve labor-related issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, with hands-on union construction payroll experience.
• Strong experience interpreting and applying CBAs.
• Knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance.
• Experience with union fringe benefit reporting, pension contributions, dues, and benefit funds.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll and reporting deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for union construction and field employees across multiple job sites.
• Interpret and administer payroll requirements across CBAs.
• Apply union wage rates, classifications, overtime rules, and fringe benefits correctly.
• Process and reconcile union deductions, dues, pension, health & welfare, and benefit funds.
• Prepare and review certified payroll reports for government and prevailing wage projects.
• Maintain compliance with wage-and-hour regulations at all levels.
• Review field timecards and labor coding for proper classifications.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies related to union agreements and wage rates.
• Collaborate with field supervisors, project managers, HR, accounting, and operations to resolve issues.
• Support audits and prepare payroll summaries and labor distribution reports.
• Supervise and develop a team of two payroll professionals.

Skills

Payroll management

Union payroll

CBA interpretation

Certified payroll

Prevailing wage

Dues & fringe reporting

Excel

HRIS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CPP or FPC certification preferred

Job description

Connect Search, LLC is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee union payroll operations for a multi-site field workforce. You will lead a small team while actively processing payroll, ensuring compliance with CBAs and prevailing wage requirements.

The role focuses on accurate wage rates, fringe benefits, and government-certified payroll reporting, with regular interaction with field leadership, HR, and accounting to resolve labor-related issues.