Payroll Manager

Location: Springfield Area

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000

Schedule: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Overview

Our client, a leading federal construction services company, is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across 22 states. Despite the title, this is a hands-on payroll role without direct reports, making it an excellent fit for a payroll professional who enjoys owning the entire payroll process. The ideal candidate will bring multi-state payroll experience within the construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or similar industries, along with knowledge of certified payroll and federal contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and process weekly multi-state payroll across 22 states

* Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

* Process employee changes, new hires, terminations, benefits, and deductions

* Prepare and file weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll tax filings

* Reconcile payroll and tax reports

* Manage HH2 timesheets and payroll reporting

* Prepare, reconcile, and upload 401(k) contributions

* Process employee reimbursements

* Complete weekly certified payroll reporting

* Support audit requests and maintain payroll documentation

* Record payroll activity and tax payments in cash reporting

* Partner with HR and leadership on payroll-related matters

Qualifications

* 6+ years of payroll experience required

* Recent multi-state payroll experience required; experience supporting payroll in numerous states is strongly preferred

* Experience within construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or similar project-based industries required

* Experience supporting federal government contractors or organizations performing federal contract work required

* Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, payroll compliance, and reporting requirements

* Experience with certified payroll reporting highly preferred

* Sage experience preferred

* Strong Microsoft Excel skills required

* Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently

Please note: Candidates whose payroll experience is primarily within healthcare, hospital, physician practice, or medical environments will not be the right fit for this opportunity.

Why Join?

* Competitive salary of $80,000-$100,000

* 401(k) with company match

* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

* Health Savings Account (HSA)

* Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Established and growing organization with projects throughout the United States

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.