Sr Payroll Manager

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Sr Payroll Manager for our Corporate Headquarters in St. Louis, MO. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the payroll team, providing ongoing training, support, and performance management.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for union and non-union employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Administer and validate certified payroll reports for public works and government-funded projects, ensuring compliance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage laws.
• Ensure proper setup and application of wage rates, classifications, and fringes according to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and project requirements.
• Manage accurate calculation, deduction, and remittance of union fringes, dues, and benefit contributions.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, reconciliations, garnishments, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s, etc.).
• Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality, data integrity, and adherence to internal controls.
• Serve as the primary contact for union payroll matters; interpret CBAs and ensure accurate application of terms across multiple trade unions throughout the Midwest.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, prevailing wage requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Lead internal and external payroll audits; prepare and submit required documentation and reconciliations.
• Lead payroll system upgrades, integrations, and process automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Prepare detailed labor cost, union fringe, and certified payroll reports for senior leadership, auditors, and government agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3–5 years in a management or leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of certified payroll, Davis-Bacon Act, prevailing wage, and multi-union reporting.
• Experience with CMiC, preferred.
• Experience managing payroll for both union and non-union employees.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.

EOE/AA M/F/Disabled/Vet

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