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Payroll Supervisor

Job in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97204, USA
Listing for: EMCOR Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Management
    HR Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Us

We are a multidisciplinary electrical firm with in‑house expertise to plan, construct, install, and fully integrate a full range of electrical, control, and telecom systems. We offer a comprehensive line of innovative electrical solutions, performing work collaboratively—under one roof—to help us lower costs, increase accuracy, and promote project efficiency.

Job Summary

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and maintaining the integrity of payroll and data management systems. The role safeguards compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as GAAP, SEC, corporate, and internal reporting requirements.

The Payroll Supervisor partners closely with Human Resources and the Finance Department to support business needs, ensure proper system set‑ups and maintain consistently reliable payroll operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Reporting (Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly)
  • Review and approve payroll to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, union, and company regulations.
  • Prepare payroll and generate reports as needed.
  • Process and review federal and state tax payments, garnishments and other with holdings.
  • Review Certified Payroll Reports for accuracy, ensuring compliance and timely submission.
  • Review monthly Union Reports and ensure adherence to union contract requirements.
  • Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts on a weekly/monthly basis.
  • Ensure accurate system setups in Vista, including new hires, terminations, union craft/class rates, State/Local Rates and benefits.
  • Review and approve monthly HRIS reports to include Inter‑Company Insurance Billings, 401k contributions and FSA contributions.
  • Oversee HRIS employee data accuracy, ensuring correct salary, bonuses, benefits, and 401K/FSA administration.
  • Lead and participate in special projects as needed.
  • Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and programs as established.
Financial Reporting & Audit Preparation
  • Process and post journal entries from multiple sources.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports for corporate reporting requirements.
  • Review payroll staff journal entries for accuracy and approve entries prepared by accounting staff related to payroll.
  • Participate and coordinate internal/external audit schedules and requirements.
  • Coordinate claims issues and legal activity with Dynalectric Human Resources by providing records, reports, and all other documentation that may be necessary to address a claim.
  • Conduct annual audit of stored records to ensure compliance with established company and legal regulations.
Department Leadership and Management
  • Oversee payroll staff and review daily/weekly/monthly reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
  • Manage staffing needs, including coverage for absences and delegating responsibilities.
  • Direct, coach, and evaluate payroll team members to ensure strong performance and professional development.
  • Address employee performance issues promptly and constructively.
Qualifications
  • BA/BS degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Accounting or Business, five to seven years recent related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) preferred.
  • Experience with Vista Viewpoint is strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of financial/payroll software required.
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws & regulations. Multi‑State payroll experience preferred.
  • Certified payroll reporting experience (e.g., LCP Tracker, Elations) preferred.
  • Union Payroll experience preferred.
  • Experience working for a publicly traded company preferred.
  • Significant working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing financial and accounting practices.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing a payroll team.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to…

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