Payroll Manager

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, food service/dining, retail, financial, self-storage, governmental, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.

We are seeking a Payroll Manager in our Pittsburgh office.

What you will do:

- Oversee, manage, and support all aspects of the payroll function, including supervision of the Payroll Administrator.

- Maintain and ensure accuracy of the payroll database and process payroll in accordance with company policies, procedures, and timelines.

- Ensure all federal, state, and local tax withholdings are accurate, compliant, and reported appropriately.

- Manage union payroll reporting, including fringe benefit remittances, dues reporting, and compliance across all applicable union agreements.

- Oversee and complete the certified payroll reporting process.

- Oversee and complete payroll-related tax reporting, including quarterly and year-end filings.

- Reconcile payroll accounts weekly and monthly in coordination with accounting department.

- Ensure accuracy and timely preparation of W-2 and W-3 forms.

- Provide weekly 401(k) deduction/match reporting to the CFO.

- Prepare and transmit weekly HSA/FSA contribution reporting to the company’s benefits provider.

- Prepare specialized payroll and HR reports as requested.

- Process garnishments and ensure compliant remittance to appropriate agencies.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated payroll questions and issue resolution.

What you will need to be successful:

- 3 to 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state and/or multi-union environment.

- Experience with union payroll is strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated experience with payroll tax reporting and payroll account reconciliation.

- Strong analytical skills with extremely high attention to detail.

- Ability to lead, mentor, and oversee daily activities of a payroll function.

- Ability to be a self-starter and work in a fast-paced environment.

- Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required.

- Strong computer skills required – Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with payroll software (familiarity with Miter is a plus).

At Rycon Construction, Inc., we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third-party candidates in an unsolicited manner.

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.