Senior Payroll Manager

Rose Paving LLC; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose Paving LLC is seeking a senior Payroll Operations leader to oversee multi-state payroll for 1,000+ employees, including seasonal staff and corporate teams. You will ensure accuracy and timeliness, maintain regulatory compliance, and standardize workflows across the enterprise, especially after M&A activity.

This role requires Paycom expertise, CPP is a plus, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Join a dynamic team where accurate payroll, robust controls, and employee trust are the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive payroll leadership in multi-state environments; construction/seasonal experience advantageous.
• Expert proficiency in Paycom or similar enterprise HRIS.
• CPP designation is a strong plus.
• Experience managing complex commission and bonus structures.
• Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, taxes, and reporting.
• Strong cross-functional relationship-building across Finance and Benefits.
• Experience leading payroll integrations for M&A.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi-state, bi-weekly payroll operations for a 1,000+ workforce.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll while complying with federal and state regulations.
• Standardize payroll workflows across the enterprise, including after M&A activity.
• Govern payroll tax compliance, filings, and reporting to mitigate risk.
• Maintain internal controls, thorough documentation, and audit readiness.
• Resolve payroll inquiries with high-touch service to employees.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Payroll compliance

Paycom

CPP certification

Commission & bonus plans

M&A payroll integration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Job description

• Direct multi-state, bi-weekly payroll operations for a workforce of 1,000+ employees, effectively managing the nuances of seasonal field staff and corporate teams.
• Ensure absolute accuracy and timeliness in payroll processing; maintain strict adherence to evolving federal and state regulations.
• Standardize and integrate payroll workflows across the enterprise, particularly following M&A activity to ensure seamless organizational transitions.
• Govern payroll tax compliance, overseeing all filings and reporting requirements to mitigate risk.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, comprehensive documentation, and a state of perpetual audit readiness.
• Resolve complex payroll inquiries and escalations, providing expert guidance and high-touch service to all employees.

Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Direct multi-state, bi-weekly payroll operations for a workforce of 1,000+ employees, effectively managing the nuances of seasonal field staff and corporate teams.
• Ensure absolute accuracy and timeliness in payroll processing; maintain strict adherence to evolving federal and state regulations.
• Standardize and integrate payroll workflows across the enterprise, particularly following M&A activity to ensure seamless organizational transitions.
• Govern payroll tax compliance, overseeing all filings and reporting requirements to mitigate risk.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, comprehensive documentation, and a state of perpetual audit readiness.
• Resolve complex payroll inquiries and escalations, providing expert guidance and high-touch service to all employees.

Compensation & Integration

• Administer complex compensation agreements, including intricate commission structures for Account Executives and performance-driven bonus plans.
• Facilitate the precise delivery of sign-on bonuses and referral payments, safeguarding the employee experience and organizational trust.
• Collaborate with regional HR partners to validate local data integrity for the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding.

Process Improvement

• Optimize HRIS-integrated workflows for maximum efficiency.
• Partner with HR leadership to design and implement scalable, accurate processes for variable compensation administration.
• Deliver a strategic reporting cadence to the executive team, providing actionable insights into labor costs and overall payroll health.
• Advise the HRIS and People Operations teams on system enhancements, implementations, and technical upgrades impacting payroll.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience within a complex, multi-state environment; background in construction or seasonal, labor-intensive industries is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Paycom or analogous enterprise-grade HRIS platforms.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation is a strong plus.
• A proven track record of managing high-volume, complex commission and bonus structures with precision.
• Deep technical knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, taxation, and statutory reporting.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills across Finance, Benefits, and broader business functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll integrations or operational initiatives within an M&A environment.
• A record of utilizing superior judgment and decisive problem-solving skills to navigate complex operational challenges.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is highly preferred.