Payroll Manager

Position Summary

The Payroll Manager will support the oversight and management of all aspects of our multi-state weekly payroll operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and payment of all employees in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and tax regulations. The Payroll Manager will also ensure adherence to all collective bargaining agreements and internal policies, while identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and improve processes.

This role requires experience with end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting and internal controls. Also, financial recordkeeping and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

This role will assist in promoting a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers.

Position Details

Oversee and monitor daily payroll operations to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls. Also, the timely, accurate processing of all new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions and terminations

Develop, implement, and maintain organization-wide payroll structures and systems to ensure compliance with all state and federal laws

Develop and lead a successful Payroll Team, cultivating a high performing, professional and supportive environment. This includes communication of job expectations, coaching, counseling of employees, and completion of performance evaluations

Coordinate the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of payroll data. Manage regular preparation of relevant reports including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports

Communicate actively with Operations and HR to review cross-departmental impacts, reconcile data sharing, and identify opportunities for improvements

Maintain knowledge of best practices, and current and proposed legislation and regulation; recommend changes to policies and procedures to ensure compliance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent

Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience managing a multi-state payroll department preferred

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus

Experience with Unions / Collective Bargaining agreements and their various requirements

Experience with Prevailing wage and Certified payroll reporting

Previous experience with cost accounting

Proficiency with major payroll systems and data flows, with a readiness to learn new systems (experience with COINS a plus)

Experience with ADP preferred

Self-motivated, adaptable, strong work ethic and ability to be productive and prioritize multiple tasks and be successful in a fast-paced work environment

Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and Excel (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables).

Cross-functional knowledge of business, payroll and accounting

Able to influence and lead a team to expected outcomes

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate across all levels.

Able to analyze and resolve complex issues

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Process orientation with a focus on quality and efficiency

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family :

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

Disability income protection insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

Training / professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay : Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado / New York City / California / Washington / Maryland) this ranges from $120,000.00-$135,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment : All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement : Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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