Job Description

Company:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and manage payroll operations for the one of the most iconic and technically complex infrastructure projects in the United States. Based in Sausalito, this role will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a large, multi-union construction workforce, while coordinating closely with project leadership, HR, and corporate finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for project personnel, including salaried, hourly, and union labor employees
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements
• Administer payroll for multiple labor classifications, union agreements, and shift differentials
• Review and reconcile timekeeping data, payroll registers, and labor cost reports
• Coordinate certified payroll reporting and submissions to public agencies as required
• Manage payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions, and fringe allocations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees and project management
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee setup, onboarding, and payroll reporting
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and labor compliance
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of payroll experience, including management of construction or heavy civil payroll
• Strong knowledge of multi-union payroll, prevailing wage laws, and certified payroll reporting
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG, Viewpoint, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work onsite in Sausalito and support a fast-paced construction environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale public infrastructure or transportation projects
• Familiarity with California labor laws and public works requirements
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification

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