Field Payroll Supervisor

Rosendin; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Annual bonus

PTO 17 days

Holidays 10

Sick leave 3 days

Bereavement leave

Jury Duty leave

Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

Bonding Leave

FSA plans

Charitable Giving Match

Job summary

Rosendin in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Field Payroll Supervisor to oversee multi-state payroll processing and time records, ensuring accuracy and compliance across assigned payrolls. You will lead a small team, collaborate with HR, and coordinate with IT on system updates to support payroll operations.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in payroll, strong knowledge of multi-state tax, and experience with union contracts, Fusion Oracle, and Workday.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in finance, HR, accounting, or related discipline.
• Minimum seven years of work experience in payroll, preferably with a union employer.
• Payroll, finance, and payroll tax training a plus, either formal classes or seminars.
• Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise payroll teams handling multi-state and union activities.
• Monitor workloads and prioritize assignments.
• Train subordinates and conduct performance reviews.
• Act as a mentor for Payroll staff and a resource for other business units.
• Decision-making authority on regional policy exceptions as needed.
• Process, audit, and review timekeeping, payroll, and deductions.
• Audit time records and ensure compliance with laws.
• Resolve escalated employee issues and verify payroll accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR on leave of absence and transfers.
• Support IT in fixing issues and testing payroll updates.
• Assist auditors with required payroll information.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Multi-state tax

MS Office

Fusion Oracle

Workday

Union experience

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in finance/HR/accounting

Tools

Fusion Oracle

Workday

Job description

Job type: Full Time

Resume required: Yes

Posted date: 2026-10-05

Full job description

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY

The Field Payroll Supervisor is a people manager role that is responsible for overseeing the processing of payrolls and time records accurately for assigned payrolls and collaborating with other teams to resolve payroll-related issues. The Payroll Supervisor coordinates payroll activities, monitors workflow, leads a team, makes assignments, and ensure compliance. It requires the subject expertise and/or knowledge of assigned Field Payroll areas as well as the laws and regulations to discern issues and interpret department policy.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Supervise a small or medium team that is responsible for complex multi-state/union activities for assigned payrolls.
• Responsible for monitoring workloads within the assigned and prioritizing team assignments.
• Assist in training subordinates to make sure they are meeting the needs of the business as well as performance reviews of direct reports and/or necessary performance issue resolutions within the team.
• Will act as a knowledgeable resource and/or mentor to other Payroll staff as well as other business responsible for Payroll functions directly or indirectly.
• Will be the decision-making authority in assessing risk and deciding upon regional within policy exceptions guidelines as necessary
• Process, audit, analyze and review timekeeping, payroll, and benefit setups and deductions.
• Audit time records from various locations, make needed adjustments, and ensure compliance.
• Resolve open items and identify any needed enhancements or changes to departmental procedures.
• Ensure third-party garnishments are in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Review per diems to determine their taxability and setup correctly on payroll.
• Review employees' pay rates for compliance with union contracts and labor laws.
• Resolve escalated employee issues within standard guidelines of the collective bargaining agreement-related questions.
• Collaborate with HR on leave of absence and work location transfers.
• Keep up with current payroll regulations and tax law changes and recommend updates accordingly.
• Ensure employees tax records are setup and make necessary adjustments as needed.
• Work with internal or external IT to fix issues, identify enhancements, and monitor progress.
• Participate in testing Payroll application's new or updated functionalities.
• Respond to employee questions or issues regarding paychecks or W-2s.
• Be able to back up other members of the team when necessary.
• Keep accurate control and distribution of payroll-related reports and payments.
• Help with the costing to GL transfer processes and assist with related month-end closing activities.
• Assists auditors with required payroll information
• The duties and responsibilities are to describe the general nature and scope of work this position performs. This is not a complete listing; other duties will be assigned based on the position's role within the business unit.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Payroll multi-state tax knowledge required.
• Computer skills required including proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Prefer experience with Fusion Oracle and Workday.
• Prefer union experience within the construction industry.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities, as necessary.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Requires the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality in protecting highly sensitive personal pay data
• Effective oral and written communication skills required for the position. This role requires a professional demeanor, the ability to de-escalate internal issues, and provide customer specific resolutions that are easily understood by the business.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player

WHAT YOU BRING TO US

• Associate degree or higher in finance, human resources, accounting, or related discipline.
• Minimum seven years of work experience in payroll, preferably with a union employer.
• Payroll, finance, and payroll tax related training a plus, either formal classes or seminars.
• Can be a combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

TRAVEL

• Up to 15%

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General work environment - sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning
• Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.
• We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

YOU Matter - Our Benefits

• ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 3 days of paid sick leave each year
• 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
• 3 days of paid Jury Duty
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Bonding Leave
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job reference: JR106892