Payroll Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned (ESOP)

Career growth opportunities

Stable legacy

Inclusive, values-driven culture

Job summary

Leoforce in Sterling, VA is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to lead multi-state payroll operations in the construction sector, ensuring accuracy and compliance as projects evolve.

This hands-on role combines payroll expertise with team leadership, partnering with HR, Finance and field operations to support employees and maintain timely, compliant pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including experience supervising staff.
• Experience processing large, multi-state payrolls or equivalent scope and complexity.
• Construction industry payroll experience and understanding of job costing and field timekeeping.

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.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Multi-state payrolls

Team supervision

Tools

Excel

Payroll systems

Timekeeping platforms

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Payroll Supervisor

Sterling, VA, US

Job Description

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.

Job Details

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 per year

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.

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.