Lead Payroll Specialist

We are partnering with a growing organization looking for an experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll processing for approximately 550 employees across four regions.

$85,000–$90,000

Full-Time | Onsite

• Competitive salary of $85,000–$90,000
• Take ownership of an established payroll process
• High-visibility position with the opportunity to make an immediate impact
• Partner closely with HR, Accounting, and Operations
• Opportunity to identify and implement payroll process improvements
• Stable, growing organization with a comprehensive benefits package

• Own weekly payroll processing for approximately 550 employees across four regions
• Import, review, and validate employee timekeeping data
• Audit earnings, deductions, benefits, classifications, and payroll information for accuracy
• Administer prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and wage regulations
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and Operations to ensure employee and payroll information is accurate
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiencies
• Serve as a trusted internal resource for payroll-related questions and compliance

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience
• Experience processing payroll for a mid-to-large employee population
• Knowledge of prevailing wage and/or certified payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, wage regulations, deductions, and reporting
• Experience working with payroll and timekeeping systems
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet payroll deadlines
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Construction, contracting, or project-based payroll experience is a plus.

The Lead Payroll Specialist will work across multiple payroll and timekeeping systems. Experience with ADP, Spectrum, HCSS Heavy Job, or similar systems is preferred, but candidates do not need experience with every platform listed.

You may be a great fit if you're currently a Senior Payroll Specialist, Payroll Lead, Payroll Administrator, or experienced payroll professional who is ready for greater ownership.

The successful Lead Payroll Specialist will be someone who can work independently, troubleshoot payroll issues, maintain accuracy under tight deadlines, and confidently serve as a payroll subject matter expert.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for more ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to make an impact within a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.