Payroll Supervisor

Jobot; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ESOP

Career growth

Stability & Legacy

Strong culture

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Payroll Supervisor to lead payroll operations for a large construction employer in Sterling, VA. The role manages multi-state payrolls, ensures accuracy, and partners with HR, Finance, and field operations to support payroll integrity.

You will oversee staff, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, taxes, and reporting deadlines, including union and prevailing wage considerations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in progressively responsible payroll roles, incl. supervision.
• Experience processing large, multi-state payrolls.
• Construction payroll experience and project-based workforce understanding.
• Knowledge of wage/hour laws and payroll taxes.
• Prevailing wage / certified payroll experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end processing of large, multi-state payrolls with accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervise and develop payroll staff while maintaining service standards.
• Review payroll calculations: wages, overtime, deductions, garnishments, final payments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local wage laws and deadlines.
• Coordinate with Finance for GL, month-end close, and audits.
• Protect confidentiality of payroll data and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Certified Payroll Professional

Accounting education

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Construction ERP

Timekeeping platforms

Job description

Payroll Supervisor

$115000 - $130000 per year | Sterling, VA | On-site | Permanent

Payroll Supervisor Opportunity with Large Construction Company!

A bit about us:

We’re proud to be partnering with one of the largest employee-owned contractors in the nation to support their search for top talent. With over a century of industry leadership, this organization is known for its commitment to innovation, integrity, and making a positive impact in the communities they serve. They offer more than just a job — they provide a long-term career path where employees experience true ownership and growth. The company fosters a people-first culture built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration, where contributions are valued and success is shared. As they continue to expand, they remain driven by core values: Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

Why join us?

• Employee-Owned – Share in the company's success through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Career Growth – Clear pathways for advancement in a supportive, people-first environment.
• Stability & Legacy – Over 100 years of proven industry leadership and community impact.
• Strong Culture – Inclusive, innovative, and values-driven workplace that rewards performance.

Job Details

Job Details

Build your career with a permanent opportunity to lead payroll operations in the fast-paced construction industry. We’re seeking an experienced payroll professional who can manage large, multi-state payrolls, strengthen processes, and deliver accurate, timely pay for a diverse workforce.

This role combines hands-on payroll expertise with team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll partner with Human Resources, Finance, and field operations to support employees, maintain compliance, and keep payroll running smoothly as projects and business needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end processing of large, multi-state payrolls for construction employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Supervise, coach, and develop payroll staff while establishing clear priorities and maintaining strong service standards.
• Review and approve payroll calculations, including regular wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and final payments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and reporting deadlines.
• Manage construction-related payroll requirements, including job costing, labor allocations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union reporting where applicable.
• Partner with project managers and field teams to resolve timekeeping discrepancies and ensure labor costs are assigned correctly.
• Reconcile payroll records and coordinate with Finance on general ledger entries, month-end close, and audit requests.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll data and safeguard confidential information.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues promptly while providing responsive support to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen internal controls, and improve payroll systems and reporting.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and W-2 preparation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including experience supervising staff or leading payroll operations.
• Demonstrated experience processing large, multi-state payrolls or equivalent experience managing payroll of comparable scale and complexity.
• Construction industry payroll experience, with an understanding of project-based workforces, job costing, and field timekeeping.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, and payroll taxation.
• Experience with prevailing wage, certified payroll, union agreements, and related reporting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with payroll systems, timekeeping platforms, and Microsoft Excel; experience with construction ERP systems is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines, resolve complex discrepancies, and maintain accuracy in a high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, accountability, and exceptional employee service.
• Certified Payroll Professional designation or accounting-related education is preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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