Payroll Compliance Supervisor

Wright Service Corp; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (HDHP & PPO)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

ESOP (Employee Ownership)

Paid time off

Parental & Family Care Leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Wright Service Corp. seeks a Payroll Compliance Supervisor to lead payroll compliance operations across Wright’s family of companies in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee garnishments, verifications of employment, pay card administration, state reporting, and union reporting while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in payroll and union work, with a background in accounting and Workday HRIS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll and union experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, unions, and financial concepts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll compliance operations across multiple entities.
• Oversee garnishments, verifications of employment, and union reporting.
• Manage weekly payroll processing deadlines and accuracy.
• Set up and maintain union fringe and benefits deductions.
• Coordinate with Payroll Manager on audits and legal inquiries.
• Train and mentor Payroll Compliance staff and onboard new hires.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Union reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Workday HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Wright Service Corp:Wright Service Corp. is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, providing integrated vegetation management, forest management and reforestation, technology solutions, environmental and agricultural sustainability consulting, commercial environmental services, residential and commercial landscaping, tree care, interior plantscaping, and other outdoor and indoor services.The Wright family of companies includes Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings, and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.Wright Service Corp. has been employee-owned since 2002 and headquartered in Central Iowa since 1933, when Wright Tree Service was founded by John L. Wright.Job Summary: The Payroll Compliance Supervisor is responsible for leading payroll compliance operations, including union reporting, certified payroll, garnishments, and employment verifications. This position ensures compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements while managing a high-performing team and partnering across the organization to support accurate and efficient payroll processes.Essential Job Duties:Manage the workflow to ensure accuracy and that all weekly payroll and union processing deadlines are metOversight of Payroll Compliance team responsible for garnishments, child support, verification of employment, pay card administration, iPay administration, state new hire reporting, certified payroll reporting, and union reportingSet up and maintain union fringe and benefits deductions as outlined in contractsMonitor Workday tasks for timely completion for weekly payroll processingTrain current staff and onboarding of new employeesProvide daily support as well as back-up coverage for department vacancies or work overloadsAssist direct reports with handling issues and ability to escalate accordinglyPerform general ledger account reconciliationsEnsure that department procedures are up to date and accurateMaintain knowledge of union and utility contracts to ensure complianceAssist Payroll Manager by performing quality assurance for all processesAssist with Audits or Legal inquiries as neededSupport, actively participate and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownershipComply and maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and proceduresMaintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetingsHandle multiple assignments and special projects and other duties as assignedSupervisory Duties:Supervise the daily operation of the Payroll Compliance team for Wright’s family of companiesAssess performance and provide feedback for direct reports. Counsel and discipline as neededAssist direct reports daily, handling issues that arise and ability to escalate accordinglyKnowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:Working knowledge of the company’s policies and proceduresMust be able to communicate and work effectively with internal departments such as Payroll, Contracts, HR, Benefits, IT, Workday HRIS, Accounting, and OperationsMust be able to communicate and work effectively with external customers such as states, unions, and third-party agenciesAbility to make independent decisions and resolve issues; ability to handle sensitive personnel matters in a confidential fashionKnowledge of all confidentiality requirements regarding employee recordsMust have strong knowledge of payroll, unions, certified payroll, and financial concepts.Maintain knowledge of federal and state complianceExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsMust exhibit exceptional customer service skills, requiring professional tact, discretion, and self-expression when dealing with personnel inside and outside the organizationWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office products is requiredExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalStrong organizational skills and tendencies; the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects concurrently; extremely detail orientedMust be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining company standardsAbility to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendorsEducation, Certification & Experience Requirements:Minimum of 2 years of payroll and union experience is requiredOther Preferred Requirements:B.S or B.A in Accounting is preferredMinimum of 2-3 years of supervisor experience is preferredWorkday HRIS with focus on Payroll and Time Tracking is preferredBenefit Summary:Full-Time employees within Wright Service Corp are eligible for the following:Medical (HDHP & PPO), Dental, and Vision401k and 401k matchESOP (Employee Ownership Program)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holidays)Paid Parental & Family Care LeaveCompany Paid STD, LTD, and Life InsurancePaid Volunteer TimeAnd More...Learn more at www.thewrightbenefits.comWright Service Corp. employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.https://wrightservicecorp.com/privacy-policy