Payroll Supervisor (Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

About Benchmark Utility Services

Benchmark Utility Services is a well-established design-build, site and underground utility construction firm recognized for delivering high-quality projects and exceptional service. Our teams thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and reliability are key. We are committed to fostering professional growth and rewarding excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Payroll Supervisor (Bilingual) to lead our payroll team and oversee all payroll functions across multiple locations. In this leadership role, you will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain compliance with relevant laws, lead process improvements, and manage payroll staff. You will act as a critical link between payroll, HR, accounting, and operations, ensuring smooth payroll operations that support our field and office employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all payroll functions and staff, providing training, coaching, and support.
• Ensure accurate, timely processing of payroll for all employees, including union and non-union workers.
• Manage payroll system configurations, updates, and data integrity.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
• Lead audits and resolve payroll discrepancies, coordinating with HR, accounting, and field supervisors as needed.
• Drive process improvements to increase payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and review payroll reports and analyses for management and regulatory purposes.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and payroll vendors.
• Collaborate closely with HR on onboarding, terminations, and employment status changes impacting payroll.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Strong expertise with payroll software systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, or similar platforms.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
• Experience partnering with HR, operations, field supervisors, and employees to support payroll questions and resolve issues.
• Business-fluent English and Spanish.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred.
• Experience managing payroll processes for construction or utility industry preferred.
• Experience with certified payroll reporting and prevailing-wage payroll is a plus.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Available for occasional weekend work and for 7am weekday start times during payroll cutoff periods.