Payroll Generalist

Overview

A well-established organization is seeking a Payroll Generalist to join its payroll team as part of a planned succession strategy due to an upcoming retirement. This role will support payroll operations for a large population of non-exempt field employees across multiple business units and offers the opportunity for cross-training and long-term growth into a potential leadership position. The Payroll Generalist will work closely with the Payroll Manager, Supervisor, and team members to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 1,200 non-exempt field employees across multiple business units
  

• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  

• Support multistate payroll processing, including tax withholdings and reporting requirements
  

• Manage prevailing wage payroll requirements and related documentation
  

• Review payroll data for accuracy and investigate discrepancies prior to final processing
  

• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues in a timely manner
  

• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and year-end activities including W-2 preparation
  

• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll-related initiatives and process improvements
  

• Participate in cross-training to support team coverage and succession planning
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment
  

• Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and multistate payroll requirements
  

• Experience supporting non-exempt employee populations; construction or field workforce experience is a plus
  

• Knowledge of prevailing wage payroll is preferred
  

• Demonstrated leadership potential or interest in growing into a leadership role
  

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies independently
  

• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
  

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills