Payroll Manager

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

JRM is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Senior Payroll Manager to oversee the end-to-end payroll process and lead payroll operations across a multi-state employee population. This position requires not only a deep understanding of payroll systems and compliance but also strong leadership capabilities. The Senior Payroll Manager will supervise and provide direction to the Payroll Specialist, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to all regulatory and internal standards.

Responsibilities

• Own payroll strategy, policy, and process design across all JRM entities, keeping policies and documentation current with legal and organizational changes and setting standards for consistency and scalability as the organization grows.
• Serve as the senior-most payroll authority, advising executive leadership and Finance on payroll cost, budget, risk, and compliance matters.
• Provide guidance and oversight on payroll-related inquiries, while supporting the payroll team in addressing day-to-day employee and stakeholder questions.
• Oversee and manage the full-cycle payroll process on a weekly basis for 1,000+ employees, including salaried, hourly, and union workers.
• Administer and maintain the UKG Pro payroll system, ensuring the integrity of all payroll data.
• Manage the UKG Workforce Management (WFM) platform for timekeeping, ensuring accurate processing of employee time and attendance data, resolution of discrepancies, and ensure approval of overtime hours.
• Audit payroll reports for accuracy and consistency; investigate and resolve variances or errors.
• Partner with Finance and HR to reconcile payroll data and support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Partner with HR to implement and manage payroll, time, and attendance systems, ensuring employee records are accurate and up to date.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax laws and prevailing wage requirements where applicable, including review of all tax returns.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support implementation of process and system improvements.