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Hannah Savage with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and streamline payroll operations for a growing organization in the construction industry out of Rochester, NY. In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert for payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving efficiency and continuous improvement. You will lead a team of payroll specialists, fostering their growth and delivering high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage payroll team members, including scheduling, workload distribution, and performance evaluations.

• Process bi-weekly, multistate payroll ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Serve as the escalation point for payroll errors, corrections, and employee concerns, providing timely resolutions.

• Oversee payroll adjustments, off-cycle payroll runs, and deductions such as levies, garnishments, and arrears.

• Conduct audits for payroll processing, validate timecard data corrections, and prepare necessary adjustments.

• Ensure accurate quarter-end and year-end payroll adjustments and reporting.

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize payroll operations and define standards for new procedures.

• Lead Oracle Payroll projects, including strategy development, implementation, and system optimization.

• Prepare and submit internal payroll audits and documentation for compliance and management review.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain operational excellence and high-quality service delivery.

For immediate and confidential consideration, apply today or reach out to Hannah Savage with Robert Half's Rochester, NY branch directly!

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of payroll experience, including multi-state and union payroll processes.

• Previous experience working with a construction union environment is highly preferred

• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or Sage Timberline highly preferred

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax reporting, and compliance standards.

• Experience managing payroll for over 500 employees.

• Expertise in handling garnishments, benefit functions, and union fringe benefits.

• Proven ability to conduct audits and troubleshoot payroll discrepancies.

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills to manage teams and streamline operations.

• Familiarity with payroll-related software and tools, including time entry systems.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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