Payroll & Workforce Administration Supervisor
We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Workforce Administration Supervisor to lead payroll administration and support critical workforce functions across our expanding organization. This position is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and possesses extensive experience with Certified Payroll and prevailing wage compliance.
Position Summary
The Payroll & Workforce Administration Supervisor will oversee all payroll processing activities while supporting key workforce administration functions including onboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations. This role requires a strong understanding of construction payroll, certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage requirements, and multi-state employment practices.
Key Responsibilities
· Payroll Administration
· Manage weekly payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees.
· Manage Certified Payroll Reports in compliance with federal, state, and local prevailing wage requirements.
· Ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon Act, prevailing wage laws, union reporting requirements, and public works regulations.
· Review employee time records, job cost coding, and labor allocations for accuracy.
· Process garnishments, deductions, benefit contributions, and payroll tax filings.
· Coordinate payroll audits and respond to agency requests.
· Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support month-end close activities.
· Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
· Review and process quarterly and annual state/federal payroll reporting.
Workforce Administration
· Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, and new hire documentation.
· Maintain personnel records.
· Administer employee benefits and assist with annual open enrollment.
· Support employee relations, policy administration, and performance management processes.
· Assist with hiring activities.
· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
· Support safety training documentation and compliance tracking.
Qualifications
· Required Minimum 5 years of payroll experience in the construction industry.
· Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
· Extensive Certified Payroll experience is required.
· Strong knowledge of prevailing wage regulations, Davis-Bacon requirements, and public works reporting.
· Experience processing multi-state payroll.
· Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and employment compliance.
· Proficiency with payroll software, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Excel.
· Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
· Preferred
· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
· CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
· Experience with construction ERP systems such as Arcoro, Vista by Viewpoint, Foundation, Spectrum, or similar platforms.
· Union payroll experience.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary based on experience
· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
· 401(k) with company match
· Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
· Paid vacation and holidays
· Professional development opportunities
· Stable, long-term career growth with a successful and expanding organization
Compensation
$75,000 - $85,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
If you are an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in certified payroll and construction workforce administration practices, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing team.