What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Administrator position at CFS?
Location: Danbury, FT onsite
Compensation: $65,000 depending on experience
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator with a strong background in construction, union payroll, and prevailing wage compliance. This individual will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple entities while maintaining compliance with collective bargaining agreements and regulatory requirements. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a detail-driven environment, enjoys managing complex payroll structures, and takes pride in delivering accurate results in a fast-paced setting.
Why This Opportunity?
Compensation: $65,000 depending on experience
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator with a strong background in construction, union payroll, and prevailing wage compliance. This individual will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple entities while maintaining compliance with collective bargaining agreements and regulatory requirements. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a detail-driven environment, enjoys managing complex payroll structures, and takes pride in delivering accurate results in a fast-paced setting.
Why This Opportunity?
- Join a well-established, growing organization with a strong presence in the construction industry
- Be part of a team where payroll is mission-critical and highly valued
- Work in a role that offers variety and complexity—no two payroll cycles are the same
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with close partnership across HR and Finance
- Opportunity to own and streamline payroll processes across multiple divisions and systems
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll across multiple divisions
- Administer union payroll in accordance with collective bargaining agreements
- Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of prevailing wage rates, fringes, and classifications
- Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Maintain detailed payroll records, including job costing, labor allocations, and deductions
- Manage payroll data across multiple systems (HH2, Workeasy, BambooHR, Sage), ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
- Partner closely with HR and Finance on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
- Support payroll reconciliations, reporting, and year-end processes
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency
- 3 years of payroll experience within the construction industry
- Hands-on experience with union payroll processing
- Strong knowledge of prevailing wage laws and certified payroll reporting
- Experience managing multiple payroll schedules simultaneously
- Familiarity with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) strongly preferred
- High level of accuracy, organization, and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Detail-oriented and highly accountable—accuracy is second nature
- Comfortable navigating complex payroll environments with multiple moving pieces
- Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of their work
- Team player who can also work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000