Senior Payroll Specialist

DPR Construction; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee complex multi-state payroll processing and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role partners with Finance and People Practices to resolve issues and drive improvements.

A strong background in payroll administration and certifications is preferred. The position focuses on tax and 401k administration, with opportunities to implement automation and efficiency gains within the payroll function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in payroll administration or multi-state payroll processing.
• FPC or CPP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees multi-state payroll processes with accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Audits wage calculations, deductions, and adjustments for data integrity.
• Reconciles payroll accounts with Finance and People practices teams.
• Applies payroll policies, tax regulations, and garnishment rules.
• Prepares complex payroll and compliance reports for management/audits.
• Provides guidance and training to Payroll Specialists and Coordinators.
• Supports payroll process improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Audit and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

FPC

CPP

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Oversees complex payroll processes and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Provides advanced expertise in payroll administration, reconciliations, and reporting. Partners with internal stakeholders to identify and resolve payroll issues and implement process improvements. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource for Payroll Specialists and Coordinators.

Key Responsibilities

• Processes and reviews multi-state payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Audits wage calculations, deductions, and adjustments to maintain data accuracy and consistency.
• Reconciles payroll accounts and coordinates with Finance and people practices teams on discrepancies.
• Interprets and applies payroll policies, tax regulations, and garnishment requirements.
• Prepares complex payroll and compliance reports for management review and audits.
• Provides guidance and training to Payroll Specialists and Coordinators.
• Recommends and supports implementation of payroll process improvements and automation initiatives.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.

Work Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in payroll administration or multi-state payroll processing required.

Certifications and Licenses

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

This role will have a heavy focus on tax and 401k administration.

About the Company

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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