Job Description

• Fully onsite role in Somerset, NJ , MondayFriday with an 8:00am start (no later); confidential hire.
• Construction industry required.
• Individual contributor reporting to the CFO and Controller; collaborates with CFO, Controller, HR Manager, AP Manager, and AP Specialist.
• Oversees AZ HR and weekly payroll for multiple related construction companies (3070 employees depending on projects).
• Processes union and non-union payroll, including certified payroll under the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage projects.
• Handles weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings (W-2s, 940, ACA); tax/compliance support is outsourced.
• Manages union remittances, 401(k) funding, benefit reconciliations, and HR recordkeeping (I-9s, EEO, compliance).
• Leads recruiting, onboarding, terminations, training coordination, and certification tracking.
• Analytical, detail-oriented role requiring strong data analysis, accuracy, and communication skills.
• Minimum 5+ years payroll/HR experience.
• Base salary up to $125K; best suited for mid-career candidates.

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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