Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee high-volume, multi-state payroll operations in Birmingham, Michigan. This role will guide end-to-end payroll administration, support regulatory compliance, and help ensure labor costs are accurately reflected within a construction-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll leadership, deep knowledge of reporting and tax requirements, and the ability to improve processes while supporting employees and field teams in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities:
• Lead payroll operations across multiple business entities, states, and office locations, ensuring accurate and timely processing for a large employee population.
• Review payroll output before final submission, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate corrections that support accurate month-end financial results.
• Oversee payroll tax activities and statutory reporting, including recurring filings, workers’ compensation reporting, garnishment administration, and unclaimed property compliance.
• Partner with finance to prepare payroll-related general ledger entries and maintain accurate labor distribution and job cost reporting for construction projects.
• Train and mentor payroll administrators, analysts, and field personnel on time entry requirements, pay changes, terminations, and payroll procedures.
• Respond to employee payroll questions with clear communication and timely follow-through to achieve effective issue resolution.
• Monitor payroll data and internal controls to support compliance with federal, state, and company requirements, and participate in audit-related requests as needed.
• Evaluate payroll workflows, recommend process improvements, and implement approved control enhancements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Produce management reports and operational payroll analyses to meet business needs and support leadership decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in payroll, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility for high-volume, full-cycle, multi-state payroll operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll taxes, garnishments, escheatment, workers’ compensation reporting, general ledger activity, and month-end close support.
• Strong background in construction payroll, including labor costing and job cost allocation practices.
• Proficiency with payroll and timekeeping platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and macros.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to work across field offices, corporate teams, and external partners.
• Solid understanding of payroll, tax, and labor regulations applicable to multi-state operations.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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