Regional Payroll Manager - Midwest

About the role

Job Title: Regional Payroll Manager
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Not specified
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA / On-Site
Reports to: Regional Accounting Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including hourly, salaried, and field employees, In collaboration with corporate payroll team.
• Manage and develop a team of regional timekeepers and payroll specialists; establish performance expectations and ensure accountability
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, including wages, overtime, bonuses, per diems, and deductions
• Oversee certified payroll set-up, reporting and compliance for government-funded or prevailing wage projects
• Ensure proper handling of certified payrolls, including dues, fringes, and reporting (if applicable)
• Partner with HR and Operations to ensure accurate employee data, timekeeping, and job coding
• Review and approve payroll registers, tax filings, and reconciliations
• Manage payroll-related audits and ensure audit readiness (internal, external, and government audits)
• Collaborate with Accounting on payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze payroll metrics and trends (e.g., overtime, labor costs, error rates) and provide insights to leadership
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls are maintained across all payroll processes

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
• 2+ years of experience leading or supervising a payroll team
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Viewpoint, ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• High attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Preferred:
• Experience in construction, industrial services, or project-based industries
• Familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements (e.g., Davis-Bacon Act)
• Experience with union payrolls and multi-rate pay structures
• Knowledge of job costing and labor allocations across projects
• Experience with process improvement, system implementations, or payroll automation initiatives
• Experience supporting a multi-entity or rapidly growing organization

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer