Payroll Manager
Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.
About the role
The Payroll Manager will direct and manage all aspects of in-house payroll operations for one business unit, ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for up to 2,000 employees. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to support team members with day-to-day work while harmonizing payroll operations, aligning with the company’s overall payroll goals. This role is based in the Bowers office in Beltsville, MD.
Responsibilities
- Manage payroll team of 4-6 employees
- Support payroll processing for up to 2,000 employees
- Support full in-house payroll including check/ACH distribution, tax payments, tax registrations, managing deductions, processing W2s and other required reports
- Support timekeeping
- Support union reporting and payment requirements
- Drive automation within the payroll team by partnering with payroll and IT teams to deliver quality solutions in a timely manner
- Assist the Director of Payroll in validating or establishing payroll audits and controls
- Assist the payroll team in documenting processes and identifying opportunities for improvement or automation
- Provide leadership to support and execute business process-related goals
- Work with finance or payroll team as needed to resolve payroll GL posting questions
- Provide professional and technical coaching, mentoring, and development plans to team members
- Develop technical reports, metrics, and specifications for trend analysis and remediation
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Accounting, or Human Resources discipline or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in multi-state payroll with strong payroll law knowledge; prior supervisory experience is required
- Experience managing payroll with a minimum of 1,000 employees; union experience preferred
- Proficiency with Excel, data analysis, build/write formulae, and test data
- Strong systems background and experience with software implementations; experience with Dayforce, ADP, GP, Sage, Deltek, or Spectrum Systems preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with payroll and project teams during payroll system upgrades and implementations
- Proven leadership and influencing skills to successfully lead projects and teams
- Customer-focused attitude with strong communication skills, verbal and written
Pay
Salary range: $110,000 to $120,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
- Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program, and accident & illness coverage.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at $50,000 coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy-up for additional coverage.
- Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
- Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.