Senior Payroll Manager

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Location:
New York, NY (On-site, 5 days/week initially)

Salary Range: $110,000 – $130,000 per year

An established leader in the real estate industry is seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to lead and manage all payroll operations for a workforce of over 4,000 building employees across New York City. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with high-volume, unionized payroll—particularly Local 32BJ—and a strong background in payroll compliance, process improvements, and leadership.

This is a key leadership role that requires someone who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and capable of managing a team in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in the NYC office, with potential flexibility after the initial onboarding period.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a payroll team of four (1 Payroll Manager, 1 401(k)/Union Clerk, and 2 Payroll Clerks).
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for payroll staff.
• Ensure efficient daily operations and adherence to payroll timelines and standards.

Payroll Management:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for 4,000+ NYC-based employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions, including new hires, terminations, benefits, bonuses, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Maintain up-to-date and compliant payroll records in accordance with federal, state, and city regulations.

Union & Compliance Expertise:

• Administer and ensure compliance with union payroll requirements, specifically Local 32BJ and other NYC unions.
• Respond to and track inquiries and audits from Local 32BJ and other related unions.
• Track benefits, prevailing wages, and workers’ compensation for non-union and union employees.
• Assist in audit preparation and provide documentation to internal and external auditors as required.

Process Optimization:

• Identify and implement improvements to payroll systems and processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain and manage a centralized database for salaries and bonuses.
• Stay up to date on changes in payroll legislation and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (required).
• 5–10 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven experience managing payroll for high-volume work forces (minimum of 1,000+ employees).
• In-depth knowledge of union payroll processes, especially Local 32BJ and NYC-based unions.
• Strong understanding of NYC wage laws and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ADP RFN and RFM payroll software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.

Additional Information

• On-site requirement: This position requires being in the NYC office five days a week during the onboarding and training period. Hybrid flexibility may be available afterward.
• Industry experience: Real estate industry experience is required.
• Geographic scope: This role supports New York-only payroll (no multi-state responsibilities).

If you are a seasoned payroll professional with union expertise, a leadership mindset, and a desire to contribute to a dynamic organization, we invite you to apply.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Administrative and Human Resources

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