Payroll & Benefits Operations Manager

Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll delivery across multiple states, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle, including time and attendance data, payroll adjustments, tax withholdings, deductions, wage garnishments, and annual reporting.
• Supervise and mentor the Payroll Administrator, establishing priorities, reviewing work, and promoting accountability and accuracy.
• Coordinate construction-related wage requirements, including job cost allocations, certified payroll submissions, and prevailing wage documentation when required.
• Administer employee benefit programs throughout the employee lifecycle, from new enrollments and status changes to annual open enrollment and vendor coordination.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving employee compensation, benefit elections, payroll deductions, and timekeeping records.
• Work alongside the CFO and cross-functional leaders to strengthen internal controls, support audits, and maintain reliable payroll and benefits records.
• Evaluate existing payroll workflows and system capabilities to identify opportunities for automation, improved reporting, and greater efficiency.
• Lead efforts to improve the flow of information between timekeeping platforms and payroll systems, ensuring accurate data transfer and streamlined processing.
• Develop standardized procedures, internal documentation, and backup processes to promote consistency and support future organizational growth.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including team leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Construction industry payroll experience preferred, including familiarity with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and job costing.
• Strong knowledge of multistate payroll regulations, tax compliance, and benefits administration.
• Experience with payroll systems, software implementations, or process improvements.
• Familiarity with Viewpoint Vista or Clue is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with employees and leadership across field and office teams.

PAY TRANSPARENCY: The estimated annual pay range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000, plus a 10% bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by the hiring authority and may vary depending on qualifications and other factors relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

Application Process: We invite you to apply or submit a resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications to [email protected]

We look forward to connecting with you!