Payroll Supervisor

Benchmark Utility Services; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Benchmark Utility Services is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Supervisor to lead the payroll team across multiple locations, ensuring accurate and timely processing and compliance with wage and hour laws. This leadership role acts as a liaison between payroll, HR, accounting, and operations, driving process improvements and supporting field and office staff through effective payroll administration.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience with supervisory exposure, hands-on

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years payroll experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong expertise with payroll software systems such as ADP Workforce Now or Paycom.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing payroll processes for construction or utility industry preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Aufgaben

• Supervise all payroll functions and staff, providing training, coaching, and support.
• Ensure accurate, timely processing of payroll for all employees, including union and non-union workers.
• Manage payroll system configurations, updates, and data integrity (experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS preferred).
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
• Lead audits and resolve payroll discrepancies, coordinating with HR, accounting, and field supervisors as needed.
• Drive process improvements to increase payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and review payroll reports and analyses for management and regulatory purposes.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and payroll vendors.
• Collaborate closely with HR on onboarding, terminations, and employment status changes impacting payroll.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Bachelor's or Associate degree in business or accounting

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Paycom

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

About Benchmark Utility Services

Benchmark Utility Services is a well-established design-build, site and underground utility construction firm recognized for delivering high-quality projects and exceptional service. Our teams thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and reliability are key. We are committed to fostering professional growth and rewarding excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Payroll Supervisor to lead our payroll team and oversee all payroll functions across multiple locations. In this leadership role, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain compliance with relevant laws, lead process improvements, and manage payroll staff. You will act as a critical link between payroll, HR, accounting, and operations, ensuring smooth payroll operations that support our field and office employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all payroll functions and staff, providing training, coaching, and support.
• Ensure accurate, timely processing of payroll for all employees, including union and non-union workers.
• Manage payroll system configurations, updates, and data integrity (experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS preferred).
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
• Lead audits and resolve payroll discrepancies, coordinating with HR, accounting, and field supervisors as needed.
• Drive process improvements to increase payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and review payroll reports and analyses for management and regulatory purposes.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and payroll vendors.
• Collaborate closely with HR on onboarding, terminations, and employment status changes impacting payroll.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong expertise with payroll software systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, or similar platforms.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing payroll processes for construction or utility industry preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred.

Why Benchmark

• A stable, growing company with real career growth potential
• A team that values doing things the right way — no shortcuts
• Supportive management that invests in the people who show up and deliver
• A role where your accuracy and reliability are genuinely valued

Benchmark Utility Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.