Payroll Manager

Lucas James Talent Partners • Addison, IL

25d

About The Position

The Payroll Manager is responsible for accurate and timely payroll for approximately 400 union and non-union employees across eight collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). The role covers certified payroll, prevailing wage, union fringe reporting, reconciliations, and payroll compliance.

This is primarily an office-based position involving routine computer and telephone work. Occasional visits to operational or construction locations may occur if assigned, with site-specific training and required personal protective equipment. The Company will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• Five or more years of complex payroll experience.
• Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, union fringe reporting, certified payroll, and prevailing-wage requirements.
• Strong Excel, reconciliation, and payroll systems skills.
• Ability to handle confidential data, meet strict deadlines, and communicate with field and office employees.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-union payroll experience is strongly preferred.
• ADP experience is preferred.
• Experience in construction, utilities, telecom, manufacturing, public works, or another unionized environment is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile recurring payroll for approximately 400 employees, auditing timecards, pay rates, deductions, overtime, and adjustments.
• Interpret and apply eight CBAs, including craft classifications, wage schedules, dues, benefits, and overtime provisions.
• Prepare certified payroll submissions and maintain records for applicable federal, Illinois, and local prevailing-wage projects.
• Calculate, reconcile, and submit union fringe benefit contributions, dues, and remittance reports by required deadlines.
• Coordinate with field operations and project teams on time entry, job costing, classifications, and labor allocations.
• Maintain payroll data in ADP or a designated system, resolve discrepancies, and support audits and process improvements.
• Partner with HR and Accounting on employee changes, tax withholding, garnishments, general ledger, and compliance reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed