Payroll Manager

Description

The Payroll Manager for Megawatt Construction is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the bi-weekly payroll processing for a national construction organization with multi-state operations, with both field and salaried personnel. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, and internal controls. The Payroll Manager serves as the company’s subject matter expert for all payroll matters and partners closely with Accounting, HR, and Project Management teams to ensure accurate and timely wage payments.

• Manage multi-state and local tax filings and reconcile payroll tax accounts.
• Serve as a payroll advisor to project management teams and field operations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and confidentiality in accordance with company policy.
• Collaborate with auditors during internal and external payroll or labor compliance audits.
• Oversee registration process of new payroll tax ids.
• Ensure accurate and timely
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll questions.
• Implement continuous improvements to payroll processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees across multiple entities, states, and job sites.
• Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and benefit changes impacting payroll.
• Verify timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies between field reports and project systems.
• Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local labor and tax laws.
• Monthly vacation accrual reporting.
• Supervise payroll specialists or coordinators; provide training, development, and performance feedback.
• Maintain compliance with wage garnishments, benefits deductions, Vac/Sick accruals, and federal and state tax withholdings.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and internal controls.
• Monthly Workers Reporting and management of WC comp codes.
• Manage and optimize payroll systems (e.g., UKG Ready, QuickBooks, Viewpoint, CMiC, Sage, or similar construction ERP systems).
• Support Finance with monthly accruals, job costing, and labor burden analysis.

Requirements

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential preferred.
• Deep understanding of payroll compliance, taxation, and labor law.
• Exceptional organizational skills required.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Experience with UKG Ready PR platform required.
• Excellent communication and cross-departmental collaboration abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience with construction or manufacturing industry payroll,
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple states and entities required.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and construction job cost accounting.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance