Payroll Manager

• Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution.
• Review, approve, and reconcile payroll data, including timekeeping records, overtime, shift differentials, paid leave, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits.
• Ensure payroll processes are completed in compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for complex payroll-related issues and escalated employee inquiries.
• Administer payroll-related employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, separations, compensation changes, bonuses, promotions, and benefit deductions.
• Track all company actions and reporting to ensure compliance with the IRA and report on compliance to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support payroll and operations team to ensure prevailing wage standards are met.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting payroll and implement process modifications as required.
• Prepare payroll reports, labor distribution reports, workforce analytics, and job-costing data for leadership.
• Analyze payroll trends and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including ownership of multi-state payroll processing.
• Experience managing payroll for organizations with 200+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll tax regulations, and federal and state wage-and-hour laws.
• Demonstrated experience with prevailing wage requirements and certified payroll reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data reconciliation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing multi-state payroll processing, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and executing accurate payroll transactions. Proficient in analyzing payroll data and trends to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.