Senior Payroll Specialist - Construction & Manufacturing

About Us:

MNL is a fullservice ecological restoration company. We provide decades of experience knowledge industry leadership and a variety of services. Our services range from backyard native seedings to largescale restoration bioengineering and everything in between. Our projects often involve public contracts that require strict adherence to prevailing wage laws and certified payroll reporting. We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of our payroll operations and ensure endtoend compliance with all regulatory and financial requirements.

Position Summary:

The Senior Payroll Specialist will manage the entire payroll process from start to finish with a strong focus on certified payroll reporting job costing and compliance with DavisBacon and prevailing wage laws. This individual will be instrumental in ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while navigating the complexities of multistate payroll and tax regulations in a construction and manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and execute weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees across multiple states.
• Ensure compliance with DavisBacon Act prevailing wage regulations and certified payroll reporting standards.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in accordance with federal state and local government requirements.
• Manage job costing ensuring labor costs are accurately allocated to the appropriate projects and cost codes.
• Maintain accurate and uptodate employee payroll records and timekeeping data.
• Monitor and apply correct wage determinations to applicable projects.
• Process payroll deductions tax withholdings and employer contributions accurately and on schedule.
• Reconcile payroll transactions with accounting and project management systems.
• Partner with project managers and field supervisors to ensure proper labor tracking and reporting.
• Stay informed about changes in labor laws wage rates and payroll compliance requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing detailed payroll records and reports.

Requirements:

• 5 years of payroll experience ideally within a construction or manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in certified payroll reporting DavisBacon and prevailing wage law compliance.
• Experience with job costing and labor cost allocation across multiple projects.
• Proficient in multistate payroll processing and understanding of related tax and labor regulations.
• Solid knowledge of payroll software systems (e.g. Viewpoint Sage ADP or equivalent).
• Meticulous attention to detail accuracy and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
• Experience with certified payroll platforms (e.g. LCPtracker eMars or similar).
• Familiarity with cost accounting principles and projectbased payroll workflows.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all requirements for this position nor does it constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Experience:

Senior IC