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Hoskinson Contracting

Payroll Manager

Hoskinson Contracting, Gillette, Wyoming, us, 82717

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The HR Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s payroll processing and related compliance activities. This position ensures accurate and timely payroll administration, including salary payments, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and reporting. The HR Payroll Manager also collaborates closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure payroll operations align with regulatory standards and internal policies. This role requires strong technical, analytical, and leadership skills to optimize payroll systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Process multi-state, bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.

Review and approve payroll entries, deductions, and adjustments prior to finalizing payroll.

Ensure payroll taxes, benefits, wage garnishments, and other deductions are accurately calculated and remitted.

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation.

Prepare periodic reports (e.g., headcount, overtime, payroll summary, benefit deductions) for Finance and HR leadership.

Administer year-end processes including W-2 and ACA reporting.

Coordinate with HR on new hire setup, terminations, salary changes, and employee leave tracking.

Ensure integrity of payroll data in HRIS system and reconcile discrepancies.

Serve as a key contact for employee payroll inquiries and escalated issues.

Partner with external auditors and provide necessary payroll documentation.

Support compensation planning and budgeting by providing accurate payroll forecasting.

Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in payroll processes.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or Business Administration required

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred

5+ years of payroll administration experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role

Experience with multi-state payroll, including union/non-union environments

Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., Paylocity, ADP, Paychex) and HRIS systems

Experience working in construction, healthcare, or labor-intensive industries preferred

Extensive knowledge of payroll practices, labor laws, and tax regulations

Accuracy and attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll/HRIS systems

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Excellent organizational and time management abilities

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Construction

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