Job Description

Payroll Manager

Position Overview

Step into a hands-on leadership role managing payroll for a well-established industrial contractor in Pittsburgh. This on-site position is built for a payroll professional who knows the ins and outs of union environments and enjoys owning the process from start to finish.

Salary: Competitive based on experience
Location: McKees Rocks, PA (on-site)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, standard business hours (Flexible hours)

Client Overview

Our client is a long-standing industrial specialty contractor serving clients across power, energy, and heavy industry throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly union payroll across multiple trades and locals
• Manage fringe benefit reporting, pension contributions, and union dues remittance
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon projects
• Oversee multi-state tax filings, W-2s, and year-end payroll processes
• Reconcile payroll accounts and partner with finance on month-end close
• Serve as the main point of contact for payroll questions from field and office employees
• Maintain accurate records and support internal and external audits
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Requirements

Required:

• 3 or more years of payroll experience with direct union payroll responsibility
• Working knowledge of certified payroll, prevailing wage, and Davis-Bacon compliance
• Experience with fringe benefit and pension reporting across multiple locals
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS systems
• Strong Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Pittsburgh

Preferred:

• Experience in construction, industrial contracting, or a trades-based environment
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Background managing or mentoring payroll staff

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, tenured team and long-standing company culture