Payroll Manager

About the Role

With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large‑scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada, contributing to a clean‑energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance, and repair for transmission, distribution, and substation facilities; commercial and industrial electrical construction; emergency and storm restoration; clean energy; pre‑construction services; and engineer‑procure‑construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.

The Payroll Manager oversees all departmental activities, tax reporting, and payroll system maintenance.

• Maintain, direct, and calculate the entry of data to verify the accuracy of the weekly payroll run
• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of payroll records
• Review and improve payroll procedures
• Create and review audit reports
• Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant, and timely manner
• Direct the preparation of payroll related documents
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements

• Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
• Interpret new legislation impacting payroll
• Prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reports
• Prepare and review payroll account reconciliations
• Ensure reconciliation, review, and processing of annual W2s and annual Canadian T4s
• Support all internal and external audits
• Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll
• Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Manage daily functions of assigned staff
• Ensure the continued growth of payroll employees to support succession planning
• Lead, direct and audit the work of assigned staff
• Coordinate employee performance reviews
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company‑designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry‑specific professional and ethical standards

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressively responsible payroll experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience with internally‑processed payroll
• Minimum 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• In‑depth knowledge and experience with payroll calculation and processing
• Solid knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal rules and laws
• Solid financial acumen
• Advanced proficiency in relevant accounting and payroll software applications

• Salary $90,000–$122,000/year (commensurate with experience, paid weekly)
• Two days per week remote work option for non‑field roles depending on position and performance
• Comprehensive benefits package – Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (low deductibles and out‑of‑pocket maximums); fifteen dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage
• Dental – 100% employer‑paid premium
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program – twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing‑related purchases
• Annual paid time off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday)
• Generous 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and annual profit‑sharing potential
• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more)
• Company‑paid short and long‑term…