Senior Payroll Manager

Keeley Construction•St. Louis, MO

3h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMiC, preferred.

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.