Payroll Manager

Dashiell an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR) is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities power generation industrial renewable and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies engineering and design maintenance and testing program management construction and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large complex projects Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale resources and safety culture of Quanta Services Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at .

Primary Function:
In this Payroll Manager role you will oversee and manage the full-cycle payroll function for Dashiells multi-state operations. This role is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing payroll tax compliance regulatory reporting internal controls and audit readiness. The Payroll Manager ensures payroll is processed in-house in compliance with federal state and local regulations while maintaining strong internal controls and confidentiality standards. This position partners closely with HR Finance Accounting and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy reporting integrity and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting. This role will be located at 12031 Kurland Drive Houston Texas 77034.

Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Oversee full-cycle in-house payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple states.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages overtime bonuses deductions garnishments and benefits.
• Manage and file federal state and local payroll tax filings and ensure timely payment of all payroll tax liabilities.
• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and resolve discrepancies with tax authorities as needed.
• Oversee quarterly and annual filings including Forms 941 940 W-2 state unemployment reports and related compliance documents.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws including multi-state regulations.
• Maintain and strengthen payroll internal controls and documentation processes.
• Partner with Accounting to reconcile payroll to the general ledger and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and tax compliance.
• Oversee payroll system administration including updates testing and process improvements.
• Supervise and develop payroll staff if applicable.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency within payroll operations.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing across the organization.
• Reduce risk exposure through disciplined payroll tax compliance and internal controls.
• Strengthen audit readiness and reporting accuracy.
• Improve efficiency and reliability of payroll operations.
• Support employee confidence through timely and accurate pay practices.
• Enhance cross-functional collaboration between HR Finance and Operations.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field preferred.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive payroll experience required.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle in-house payroll processing and payroll tax filings required.
• Strong experience with multi-state payroll and tax compliance.
• Proven experience preparing and filing federal state and local payroll tax returns.
• Strong understanding of wage and hour laws and payroll regulations.
• Experience reconciling payroll to general ledger accounts.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance accidental death and dismemberment insurance long-term disability insurance and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options) dental and vision coverage supplemental life insurance short-term disability critical illness insurance group accident insurance hospital indemnity insurance and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies please do not contact us regarding this position.