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Keeley Construction

General contractor delivering diverse construction projects

Senior Payroll Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Senior
St. Louis, MO, USA
In Person
AccountingPayroll Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum of 7 years of direct payroll experience.
  • Construction multi-state and multi-union payroll experience is required.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and work cooperatively in a fast-paced, diverse team environment.
  • Understand multi-state tax regulations.
  • Have experience with CMIC payroll.
  • Have knowledge of certified payroll reporting systems, including LCP Tracker, PWC, and IDOL.
  • Be familiar with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field.
  • Complete an assessment for selection and a pre-employment drug screen.
Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance and assistance to other team members and serve as backup support.
  • Lead the processing of weekly certified payroll on customer-requested forms and standard forms as requested.
  • Prepare collective bargaining monthly reporting.
  • Manage internal and external audit requests pertaining to payroll.
  • Maintain collective bargaining agreements, wage rates, benefit rates, and employee clear-ins.
  • Maintain accurate employee records.
  • Maintain company-level tables for local union records, home local records, and fringe and wage tables.
  • Calculate and prepare layoff and termination checks.
  • Review, analyze, and correct ongoing employee tax and benefits information for year-end reporting.
  • Reconcile union fringes and deductions.
  • Compile complex reports regarding employee payroll issues as required by management, unions, and government agencies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with UKG is beneficial.

About the company

Keeley Construction operates as a construction partner in the Chicagoland area, serving a wide range of markets including office, commercial, industrial, warehouse, food service, education, and LEED projects. It provides construction services from start to finish, helping clients rebuild and improve assets while managing projects to meet budget and schedule goals. The team combines years of local experience with up-to-date methods and technologies, and treats the client relationship as a true partnership focused on delivering value. Keeley differentiates itself through a diverse, experienced staff across many sectors, a proven record of successful projects, and a commitment to performance that exceeds project requirements. Its goal is to deliver every project on time, within budget, and beyond client expectations.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Villa Park, Illinois

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • Keeley broke ground on a 419,520-square-foot Mapletree facility in Joliet in August 2026.
  • Its website listed multiple 2026 healthcare and industrial completions by August 28, 2026.
  • Mapletree’s 731,800 square feet under construction keeps Keeley’s backlog visible into 2027.

What critics are saying

  • 302 Rockwell Intellectual Property sued Keeley Construction Group for trademark infringement in July 2025.
  • Keeley Electrical Contractors’ unpaid-work lawsuit against New Balance exposed receivables risk and collection delays.
  • Bill Keeley’s succession exit concentrates execution risk around Sean Keeley during 2026.

What makes Keeley Construction unique

  • Sean Keeley became president in October 2025 after Bill Keeley’s five-decade run.
  • Keeley won REjournals General Contractor of the Year in June 2025.
  • Mapletree’s August 2026 Joliet project shows repeat industrial-client trust and Chicagoland depth.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Keeley
Jul 20th, 2026
Breaking ground on another industrial project with Mapletree in Joliet.

Breaking ground on another industrial project with Mapletree in Joliet. Keeley Construction recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 419,520-square-foot industrial facility at 1851 Brandon Road in Joliet, Illinois. The ceremony brought together representatives from Mapletree, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), Architects Plus Design Studio, CAGE, and the Keeley Construction team to mark the beginning of another collaborative project. This development marks Keeley's second project with Mapletree in Joliet. Together, the two industrial facilities represent more than 731,800 square feet currently under construction, highlighting the continued strength of the partnership and Keeley's growing presence in the region's industrial market. "The opportunity to work with Mapletree again speaks to the value of strong partnerships. We appreciate their continued trust in Keeley Construction and look forward to working alongside the entire project team to deliver another quality facility for the Joliet community." - Sean Keeley of Keeley Construction. Projects of this scale are built through collaboration from the very beginning. Keeley is proud to work alongside Mapletree, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), Architects Plus Design Studio, and CAGE as construction gets underway. Keeley Construction, Inc. appreciate the opportunity to continue building with trusted partners and look forward to sharing progress as this project takes shape.