Senior Payroll Lead: Compliance, Systems & Team Leadership

DPR Construction; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced Payroll Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll, ensure compliance, and drive system improvements. You will lead a payroll team and collaborate with People Practices and Finance leaders on policy interpretations and tax filings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10–12 years of progressive payroll leadership experience, plus CPP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 10-12 years of progressive payroll management experience.
• CPP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manages end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time processing.
• Oversees payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, and filings in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Leads, manages, develops, and evaluates payroll team members to promote accuracy, consistency, and professional growth.
• Collaborates with people practices and Finance leaders on payroll policy interpretation, benefit deductions, and system integrations.
• Implements process improvements and technology enhancements to increase efficiency.
• Oversees payroll audits, controls, and compliance initiatives to reduce risk.
• Monitors legislative changes affecting payroll operations and ensures timely updates to procedures and systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Tools

CPP Certification

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced Payroll Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll, ensure compliance, and drive system improvements. You will lead a payroll team and collaborate with People Practices and Finance leaders on policy interpretations and tax filings.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10–12 years of progressive payroll leadership experience, plus CPP certification.