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.

Were 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. Youll work closely with Accounting Human Resources Operations Legal and union benefit funds while supervising one Payroll Specialist.

What Youll Do

• 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.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors 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.

Why Cannistraro

At Cannistraro youll join a collaborative team where your expertise directly supports the employees who build some of New Englands 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.

Ready to Join Us

If youre a payroll professional who enjoys solving complex challenges improving processes and making a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require accommodation due to a disability to complete the application process please contact Human Resources at or submit a request in writing to J.C. Cannistraro LLC is an E-Verify Company.

Required Experience:

Manager