Senior Payroll Specialist

Keeley Construction
St. Louis, MO
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with multi-state and multi-union payroll experience working in the construction industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with multi-state and multi-union payroll experience in construction
    — “Construction multi-state and multi-union payroll experience required.”
  • Proficient in certified payroll reporting systems and tax compliance
    — “Knowledge of various certified payroll reporting systems (LCP Tracker, PWC, IDOL)”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative and fast-paced team environments
    — “work cooperatively in a fast paced, diverse team environment.”

Things to consider

  • Must be prepared for internal and external audit processes related to payroll
    — “Manages the internal and external audit requests pertaining to payroll.”
  • Candidates should be ready to complete a pre-employment assessment and drug screen
    — “All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with CMIC payroll and certified reporting systems in your resume
    — “Experience with CMIC payroll”
  • Emphasize your ability to maintain accurate records and manage complex data
    — “Maintain accurate employee records.”
  • Showcase your understanding of multi-state tax regulations and payroll compliance
    — “Understanding of multi-state tax regulations”
  • Demonstrate your ability to compile complex reports for management and unions
    — “Compile complex reports as required by management, union, and government agencies regarding employee payroll issues.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate payroll processing
  • timely compliance
Typical background
payroll experienceaccounting background

Skills & requirements

Required

Payroll ProcessingTax ComplianceReporting

Preferred

Project ManagementTeam Leadership

Stack & domain

Payroll ExperienceMulti-state PayrollMulti-union PayrollUKGLCP TrackerPWCIDOLCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingPayrollAccounting

About the role

Original posting from Keeley Construction via Greenhouse

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

We are looking to hire a Senior Payroll Specialist for our Corporate Headquarters in St. Louis, MO. The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing and processing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and improving payroll systems and procedures. 

Primary Responsibilities

Provide guidance and assistance to other members of the team and serve as back-up support.  

Lead the processing of weekly certified payroll on all customer requested forms and standard forms as requested.  

Collective bargaining monthly reporting.  

Manages the internal and external audit requests pertaining to payroll.  

Maintains all collective bargaining agreements, wage rates, benefit rates, and employee clear-ins.  

Maintain accurate employee records.  

Maintain company level tables for local union records, home local records, and fringe and wage tables.  

Calculate and prepare layoff / termination checks.  

Review, analyze & correct ongoing employee tax & benefits for year-end reporting 

Responsible for all reconciliations related to union fringes and deductions.  

Compile complex reports as required by management, union, and government agencies regarding employee payroll issues. 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of direct payroll experience. 

Construction multi-state and multi-union payroll experience required. 

Communicate effectively both orally and through writing and work cooperatively in a fast paced, diverse team environment. 

Understanding of multi-state tax regulations 

Experience with CMIC payroll  

Knowledge of various certified payroll reporting systems (LCP Tracker, PWC, IDOL) 

Familiarity of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within accounting field. 

Experience with UKG is beneficial  

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

EOE/AA M/F/Disabled/Vet

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Source: Keeley Construction careers (Greenhouse)

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