Payroll Manager

Overview

Our client, a leading federal construction services company, is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across 22 states. This is a hands-on payroll role without direct reports, making it an excellent fit for a payroll professional who enjoys owning the entire payroll process. The ideal candidate will bring multi-state payroll experience within the construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or similar industries, along with knowledge of certified payroll and federal contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process weekly multi-state payroll across 22 states
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Process employee changes, new hires, terminations, benefits, and deductions
• Prepare and file weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll tax filings
• Reconcile payroll and tax reports
• Manage HH2 timesheets and payroll reporting
• Prepare, reconcile, and upload 401(k) contributions
• Process employee reimbursements
• Complete weekly certified payroll reporting
• Support audit requests and maintain payroll documentation
• Record payroll activity and tax payments in cash reporting
• Partner with HR and leadership on payroll-related matters

Qualifications

• 6+ years of payroll experience required
• Recent multi-state payroll experience required; experience supporting payroll in numerous states is strongly preferred
• Experience within construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or similar project-based industries required
• Experience supporting federal government contractors or organizations performing federal contract work required
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, payroll compliance, and reporting requirements
• Experience with certified payroll reporting highly preferred
• Sage experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $80,000-$100,000
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Established and growing organization with projects throughout the United States