Payroll Manager

At Cannistraro, we exist to empower the life-changing impact of mastering a trade. Behind every successful project is a payroll team that ensures our employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with complex union and multi-state regulations.

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for our growing mechanical contracting business. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for high-volume weekly payroll, certified payroll reporting, payroll compliance, and continuous process improvement. You'll work closely with Accounting, Human Resources, Operations, Legal, and union benefit funds while supervising one Payroll Specialist.

• Manage accurate and timely weekly payroll for field and office employees.
• Supervise and support one Payroll Specialist, providing guidance, training, and backup support.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union payroll requirements, including certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities, including W-2s and 401(k) audit support.
• Process union benefit contributions, labor rate updates, and payroll deductions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and maintain payroll-related general ledger accuracy.
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert for CMiC and related payroll systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency.

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of high-volume payroll experience.
• Experience managing payroll operations and supervising or mentoring staff.
• Construction and union payroll experience preferred.
• CPP certification preferred.
• CMiC experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, multi-state payroll, certified payroll, and prevailing wage requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

At Cannistraro, you ll join a collaborative team where your expertise directly supports the employees who build some of New England s most complex mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection projects. We offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture built on teamwork, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.