Payroll Supervisor

About the role

In this hands-on role, supervise the payroll team, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls and associated functions to ensure that pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. Provide timely customer service to employees located in five states: Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

• Research and apply updates to federal, state, and local payroll and tax laws.
• Ensure all payroll processing—including garnishments, government-mandated deductions, employee accounts for tool purchases, status changes for new hires, promotions, transfers, raises, and terminations—is completed timely and on schedule.
• Identify opportunities to inform and train regional supervisors on common payroll practices and matters, including Time Management responsibilities.
• Develop and identify effective communication methods for UKG tool utilization and make corrections as necessary.
• Ensure payroll wire notifications for Bank funds, Taxes, and 401k funds are complete, accurate, and distributed per outlined schedules.
• Develop, maintain, and properly file payroll-related reports for easy retrieval during audits and other business-related needs.
• Perform and audit post-payroll tasks for taxable expenses.
• Develop productive working relationships with key departments: Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, and Branch leadership to ensure coordinated, timely, and accurate payroll actions.

Requirements

• Supervise team in-office (non-remote) during work hours from Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• Proficient with payroll software, specifically UKG (Ultimate Software).
• Demonstrate solid organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Friendly, helpful, and patient demeanor with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in payroll processing, with a minimum of 4 years in a supervisory role.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, and/or a Payroll certification.

Benefits

• Retirement: 401k with Company Match and Profit Sharing.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave.
• Health Insurance: Premera Blue Cross Medical with Telehealth and Dental.
• Vision Insurance: VSP Vision Insurance.
• Insurance: Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Guidance Resources: Employee Assistance Program.
• Rewards: Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program.
• Discounts: CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts.
• Financial Access: Credit Union Membership available.
• Growth/Stability: Career growth opportunities within a 4th-generation family-owned company with over 100 years of history.
• Talent Referral Program: Employee Referral Bonus.

Pay

Annual salary range: $96,900 to $118,500 per year.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (in-office, non-remote).