Payroll Manager

Buildgc

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Walnut Creek, California on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted March 21, 2025
Job description
The Payroll Manager will be responsible for all facets of Payroll, including partnering with external payroll partners for the timely and accurate administration of payroll.  The ideal candidate has experience administering Union Construction payroll, a strong working knowledge of payroll fundamentals and systems, as well as impeccable attention to detail. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure employee payroll information is maintained and accurate; provides reports as needed.
  • Update payroll records by entering any changes to employee information, such as job title changes, compensation changes, exemptions and saving deductions.
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies as well as conducts regular audits.
  • Maintain payroll operations according to company policies and procedures.
  • Manage a small team of payroll professionals.
  • Generate and processes weekly tax and garnishment payments.
  • Generate and processes Quarterly and Annual Tax reporting.
  • Oversee Union reporting and assist with Certified reporting.
  • Collaborate with external payroll partner(s).
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ plus years of certified payroll experience.
  • 3+ plus years Union payroll experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
  • Familiarity with external payroll platforms such as ADP.
  • Stellar organization, eye for detail, and follow-through.
  • Optimistic, with an eagerness to help others.
  • Keen emotional intelligence and steadfast composure.
  • Technology know-how with the ability to pick up quickly on new/unfamiliar systems.
  • Solid communication.
This position description is a summary and not a complete representation of the position; the essential functions of the position may change as duties are assigned.

Build Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other unlawful factor. Build Group complies with all applicable laws, including those regarding the consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
 
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About this role

Summary

Manage payroll operations, ensure accuracy, and oversee a small team.

Job title

Payroll Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Located in Walnut Creek, California; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certified payrollunion payrollbachelor’s degreeexternal payroll platformscommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

payrolluniontaxreportingcommunication
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Walnut Creek, CA, USA

On-site City