- A leading Southeast-based infrastructure and construction organization celebrating over 100 years of success, supporting transportation projects across multiple states
- A collaborative Payroll, HR, and Finance team responsible for supporting 500+ employees across three operating companies
- A performance-driven culture that values safety, accountability, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Leadership committed to developing employees, improving processes, and investing in long-term organizational growth
- A stable organization experiencing continued expansion across the Southeast with a strong reputation in the construction industry
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:
- Opportunity to own the end-to-end payroll function supporting 500+ employees across multiple entities
- High visibility role partnering closely with HR, Finance, and executive leadership on payroll strategy and compliance
- Ability to improve payroll processes, enhance efficiency, and implement best practices across the organization
- Stable long-term opportunity with a growing organization that values employee development and internal leadership
- Collaborative work environment where your expertise directly impacts employee experience and operational success
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:
- Oversees the complete payroll lifecycle, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across multiple companies
- Maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations while managing payroll reporting and filings
- Serves as the primary payroll resource for employees, HR, Finance, and leadership by resolving payroll questions and discrepancies
- Ensures accurate administration of garnishments, deductions, employee benefits, and timekeeping data
- Supports audits, maintains payroll records, and identifies opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and overall efficiency
- Plays a critical role in maintaining employee trust through accurate, confidential, and compliant payroll administration
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience with responsibility for full-cycle, in-house payroll processing
- Experience managing payroll for multi-state and/or multi-entity organizations, preferably supporting 500+ employees
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, garnishments, employee deductions, reporting, and payroll compliance
- Experience partnering with HR and Finance on employee benefits, payroll reconciliations, and payroll-related reporting
- Proficiency with payroll software, ERP systems, timekeeping systems, and advanced Excel skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical abilities, and the ability to manage confidential employee information
- Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to resolve payroll issues professionally across all levels of the organization
- Construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based industry experience is a plus
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience); CPP certification is a plus
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