Payroll Manager-Prineville OR

R-2 Contractors; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO: 80 hours annually

401(k) with employer match up to 3%

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

On-site at Prineville, OR office

10-hour days, Mon-Fri

Job summary

R-2 Contractors in Prineville, OR is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for 250+ employees across multiple states. You will manage union payroll, prevailing wage reporting, and W-2 processing while ensuring tax compliance and accurate posting to the general ledger.

This on-site role offers Monday–Friday, 10-hour days, competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of union payroll and fringe benefit reporting.
• Experience with prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and certified payroll requirements.
• Knowledge of payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Ability to lead payroll staff and work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and payroll processing for 250+ employees across multiple states.
• Administer payroll under multiple union collective bargaining agreements, including wage rates and fringe benefit programs.
• Oversee prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and certified payroll requirements.
• Support compliance with applicable IRA prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
• Manage payroll tax filings, audits, garnishments, year-end processing, and W-2 reporting.
• Maintain payroll controls, reconciliations, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Lead and develop payroll staff and identify opportunities to improve payroll processes.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Union payroll

Prevailing wage

Davis-Bacon

Certified payroll

Payroll tax compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional

Job description

At R-2 Contractors, we build the civil, structural, and underground infrastructure supporting America's utility-scale power & renewables industry. Payroll Manager Location: Prineville, OR Office | Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10-hour days | Department: Accounting / Finance

Compensation & Benefits

• 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually.
• 401(k) with employer match up to 3%.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10-hour workdays; on-site at the Prineville, Oregon office.
• Annual Salary: $75,000-$130,000, depending on experience (DOE).

Position Summary

The Payroll Manager oversees accurate, timely payroll operations for R-2 Contractors across multiple states, supporting a workforce of more than 250 employees. This role leads union payroll administration, prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting, payroll tax compliance, and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) labor compliance documentation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage weekly and payroll processing for 250+ employees across multiple states.
• Administer payroll under multiple union collective bargaining agreements, including wage rates and fringe benefit programs.
• Oversee prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and certified payroll requirements.
• Support compliance with applicable IRA prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
• Manage payroll tax filings, audits, garnishments, year-end processing, and W-2 reporting.
• Maintain payroll controls, reconciliations, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Lead and develop payroll staff and identify opportunities to improve payroll processes.

Union Payroll Administration

• Maintain current wage and fringe benefit rates for applicable labor agreements.
• Coordinate union remittances, audits, and required reporting.
• Implement negotiated wage changes and contract updates accurately and on time.

Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll

• Verify labor classifications, wage determinations, and fringe benefit compliance.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely certified payroll reports.
• Support public works and governmental labor audits.

IRA Compliance & Collaboration

• Maintain documentation supporting applicable IRA labor compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Human Resources, and Project Management teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting payroll and related reporting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-state payroll operations, preferably in civil construction.
• Working knowledge of union payroll, collective bargaining agreements, and fringe benefit reporting.
• Experience with prevailing wage, Davis-Bacon, and certified payroll requirements.
• Knowledge of payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.
• Ability to lead payroll staff and work collaboratively across departments.

Our Culture Pride, Grit & Own It

At R-2 Contractors, our values of Pride, Grit, and Own It guide how we work, support one another, and deliver results. We look for team members who are hungry to improve, humble enough to learn, and smart in how they collaborate and solve problems.

R-2 Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.