Senior Payroll Specialist

Do you love accuracy, organization, and helping employees feel supported? We’re looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team and take the lead on accurate, timely payroll while also supporting a few key HR administrative activities.

About the role

In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for payroll processing, payroll compliance, employee questions, reporting, and payroll-related records. You’ll also assist HR with onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and other people-focused tasks. Vogel Bros. Building Co. is a fifth-generation, family-owned commercial construction company with a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and building exceptional projects throughout Wisconsin and Florida.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process for 200+ employees across multiple states.
• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for salaried, union, and non-union employees across multiple states.
• Ensure payroll tax compliance, garnishments, prevailing wage, and union reporting are accurate and timely.
• Partner with Accounting and HR to maintain accurate employee records, labor allocations, benefit deductions, and payroll reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems and efficiencies.

Requirements

• 7+ years of payroll experience with responsibility for multi-state payroll.
• Experience processing payroll for union employees is a strong plus.
• Construction industry payroll experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, compliance, and reporting.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Acumatica and Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Skills

• Highly proficient computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software, internet browsers, and office equipment (copier, printer, fax, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate information one-on-one and in small group settings to internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated understanding of standard accounting principles.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and perform them efficiently.
• Ability to work as a team player and take initiative to complete tasks.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos, and other documents.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Reliable means of transportation to and from the office.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to talk clearly in English.

Behavioral Expectations

• Be punctual.
• Be dependable.
• Be cooperative.
• Be able to take direction.

Work Environment

Indoor, temperature-controlled environment.

Benefits

At Vogel Bros., you'll be part of a collaborative team where your expertise is valued and your work has a direct impact on our employees and operations. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and excellence.