Payroll Supervisor — Multi-State, Employee-Owned Construction

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

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.