Senior Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Plymouth Meeting, PA that is seeking a Senior Payroll & Compliance Specialist to manage payroll operations, union reporting, and prevailing wage compliance across multiple entities. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong experience in certified payroll, union reporting, and multi-state payroll compliance. The Senior Payroll & Compliance Specialist will work closely with the Controller and report directly to executive leadership (CFO). Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for multiple entities, multiple states, including job costing and department coding
• Prepare and submit Certified Payroll Reports (CPR) for prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon projects
• Ensure compliance with CPR, LCP, MEUR, and EEO reporting requirements
• Prepare and file payroll taxes (weekly, quarterly, and annual)
• Manage union reports and benefit remittances
• Support 401(k) contributions and maintain employee census data
• Reconcile benefits enrollments and terminations
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready employee and payroll records
• Support on-boarding, terminations, and compliance documentation
• Prepare W-2s, ACA reporting, and year-end filings
• Review and audit weekly time sheets
• Supervise payroll staff and ensure accuracy of payroll processes
• Communicate payroll and compliance updates to leadership
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of payroll experience (construction or multi-entity preferred)
• Experience with multi-state payroll processing
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and deductions
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  
  

Required Experience With

• Certified Payroll (Davis-Bacon)
• Union reporting and remittances
• Professional handling of confidential information
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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