Job Description
Union Payroll Manager – Construction
Location: Pawtucket, RI | Onsite
Salary: $90,000–$110,000 + Bonus
Our client, a well-established and highly respected mechanical contracting organization in Rhode Island, is seeking an experienced Union Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for its growing workforce.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional who understands the complexities of union construction payroll and enjoys taking ownership of a critical function within a collaborative, family-oriented organization.
What the Union Payroll Manager Will Be Doing:
Why This Union Payroll Manager Opportunity Stands Out:
What We're Looking For in a Union Payroll Manager:
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Location: Pawtucket, RI | Onsite
Salary: $90,000–$110,000 + Bonus
Our client, a well-established and highly respected mechanical contracting organization in Rhode Island, is seeking an experienced Union Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for its growing workforce.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional who understands the complexities of union construction payroll and enjoys taking ownership of a critical function within a collaborative, family-oriented organization.
What the Union Payroll Manager Will Be Doing:
- Oversee weekly union payroll for approximately 400–500 employees across multiple states and union agreements.
- Manage union rates, collective bargaining agreements, benefit contributions, and monthly remittances.
- Supervise payroll staff and coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, and payroll adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, tax filings, and reporting requirements.
- Review timesheets, job-cost allocations, and payroll discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
- Partner closely with accounting leadership to maintain efficient and accurate payroll operations.
Why This Union Payroll Manager Opportunity Stands Out:
- Established organization with a strong reputation throughout New England.
- Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus.
- Excellent benefits, including 80%+ employer-paid medical and dental premiums.
- 401(k) with company contributions and discretionary profit sharing.
- Opportunity to take ownership of a critical payroll function with exposure to senior leadership.
What We're Looking For in a Union Payroll Manager:
- 10+ years of payroll experience with a strong background in union construction payroll.
- Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, union remittances, and multistate payroll compliance.
- Hands-on experience with Sage 300 CRE / Timberline.
- Prior supervisory experience and the ability to manage deadline-driven payroll operations.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Pawtucket, RI |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $90,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
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