Your Impact

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you'll orchestrate comprehensive payroll operations for a thriving organization with 400+ team members across multiple states. This is your opportunity to shape payroll excellence while building and mentoring a high-performing team in a complex, rewarding environment.

What You'll Own

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• Build and inspire a talented payroll team through coaching, development, and performance excellence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline processes and enhance system capabilities
• Champion best practices while fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and innovation

Complex Payroll Mastery

• Navigate the intricacies of multi-state payroll processing for diverse employee populations
• Master the nuances of specialized wage requirements and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
• Ensure flawless execution of earnings calculations, deductions, benefits administration, and project cost allocations

Compliance & Reporting Excellence

• Safeguard organizational compliance through expert management of federal, state, and local tax obligations
• Deliver precise certified payroll reporting that meets stringent regulatory standards
• Maintain meticulous documentation for seamless audit readiness

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as the trusted payroll expert, collaborating seamlessly with HR, Accounting, and Operations teams
• Bridge technical expertise with business acumen to support organizational objectives
• Interface confidently with external auditors and regulatory bodies

Your Background

Essential Experience

• 7+ years of progressive payroll expertise with at least 3 years leading teams
• Proven success in specialized industry environments with complex payroll requirements
• Deep knowledge of multi-state tax compliance and specialized wage reporting
• Hands-on expertise with enterprise payroll systems (experience with construction/project-based ERPs a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities

Standout Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Professional certifications (CPP or FPC) highly valued
• Experience with project-based cost accounting and specialized contract interpretation
• Track record of process improvement and system optimization

Why This Role?

This position offers the rare combination of technical challenge and leadership opportunity. You'll have the autonomy to shape department strategy while working with sophisticated systems and complex regulatory frameworks. Your expertise will directly impact organizational success while you develop the next generation of payroll professionals.

Ready to Lead?

If you thrive on complexity, excel at building teams, and want to make a meaningful impact in a role that values both precision and innovation, we want to hear from you. This is more than a job – it's a chance to elevate your career while driving payroll excellence in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Salary: Up to 130k/year.