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Vaco by Highspring · 11 hours ago

Payroll Manager

Torrington, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $150K/yr

Vaco by Highspring is a well-established and growing organization within the engineering industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence and for investing in its people. They are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations while partnering closely with HR and project teams to ensure accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee service.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Leslie Bellenger

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse workforce, including field and office employees

Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon requirements

Prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports in support of public and government-funded projects

Manage union payroll reporting, benefits, and deductions in accordance with collective bargaining agreements

Oversee timekeeping processes and systems to validate hours worked, job locations, and labor classifications for field personnel

Accurately allocate labor costs to projects and job codes to support job costing, financial reporting, and project management initiatives

Partner with accounting and project teams to resolve discrepancies and support audits and financial close processes

Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including payroll setup, final pay processing, and required documentation

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and basic HR policies, providing timely and professional support

Assist with workers' compensation audits, unemployment claims, and related compliance activities

Maintain accurate payroll and employee records, ensuring audit readiness and adherence to internal controls

Qualification

Payroll processingCompliance with labor lawsUnion payroll reportingTimekeeping systemsEmployee supportAudit readinessCommunication skills

Required

Experience in overseeing end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse workforce, including field and office employees

Knowledge of accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon requirements

Ability to prepare, review, and submit certified payroll reports in support of public and government-funded projects

Experience managing union payroll reporting, benefits, and deductions in accordance with collective bargaining agreements

Proficiency in overseeing timekeeping processes and systems to validate hours worked, job locations, and labor classifications for field personnel

Skill in accurately allocating labor costs to projects and job codes to support job costing, financial reporting, and project management initiatives

Experience partnering with accounting and project teams to resolve discrepancies and support audits and financial close processes

Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including payroll setup, final pay processing, and required documentation

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and basic HR policies, providing timely and professional support

Assist with workers' compensation audits, unemployment claims, and related compliance activities

Maintain accurate payroll and employee records, ensuring audit readiness and adherence to internal controls