Senior Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

|Full-Time | Atlanta, Georgia | In-Office Position| Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 (based on experience)|
|Health| Dental| Vision| 401(k)| PTO|

Own Payroll. Drive Compliance. Support Operations.

Since 1952, Superior Rigging & Erecting has built a reputation as one of the Southeast's leading providers of crane, rigging, steel erection, heavy transportation, and specialty construction services. We execute complex projects where safety, accountability, precision, and operational excellence are non-negotiable.

We are seeking an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and enjoys managing complex payroll operations with a high degree of accuracy and ownership.

This role is ideal for someone with strong union payroll, certified payroll, and multi-state payroll experience who wants to serve as the payroll subject matter expert for a growing organization. This position is based at our Atlanta headquarters and requires regular onsite attendance. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.

Why This Role Matters

Our workforce includes union and non-union employees, field operations, project personnel, drivers, and corporate staff operating across multiple states and project environments.

The Senior Payroll & Compliance Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately, labor costs are properly tracked, union obligations are met, certified payroll requirements are fulfilled, and payroll processes remain compliant and audit-ready.

This position works closely with Human Resources, Finance, Operations, and field leadership while serving as the primary payroll expert for the organization.

What You'll Own

• Weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing
• Union payroll administration
• Certified payroll reporting
• Multi-state payroll compliance
• Payroll audits and controls
• Payroll system administration
• Labor cost accuracy and reporting
• Payroll process improvement initiatives
• Employee payroll support and issue resolution

Primary Focus Areas

Payroll Processing Leadership | Multi-State Compliance | Union Payroll Administration | Certified Payroll Reporting | Audit and Controls | HRIS and System Optimization | Cross-Functional Partnership

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles
• Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Validate employee hours, earnings, deductions, and job cost allocations
• Process overtime, per diem, bonuses, retroactive pay, and special payroll transactions
• Review payroll registers and resolve discrepancies prior to processing

Union and Certified Payroll Compliance

• Administer payroll in accordance with collective bargaining agreements
• Calculate and reconcile union fringe benefits, deductions, and remittances
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for prevailing wage and Davis-Bacon projects
• Maintain documentation supporting payroll compliance requirements
• Support union audits and reporting obligations

Multi-State Payroll Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Manage payroll tax compliance across multiple states
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll operations
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure compliance with wage and hour requirements

Payroll Audits and Controls

• Serve as the payroll system expert for Paylocity and related systems
• Support payroll integrations and reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and reporting
• Assist with system testing, implementations, and upgrades

Employee Support and Issue Resolution

• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll inquiries
• Provide guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers regarding payroll policies and procedures
• Deliver timely and professional resolution to payroll-related concerns

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Minimum 2 years in a senior-level payroll role
• Multi-state payroll experience required
• Union payroll experience required
• Certified payroll reporting experience required
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and wage and hour compliance
• Experience using Paylocity or comparable payroll/HRIS platforms
• Advanced Excel and payroll reporting skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Construction, industrial, manufacturing, transportation, or field-service industry experience
• Experience supporting Davis-Bacon, prevailing wage, and government-funded projects
• Experience supporting weekly union payroll environments
• Experience with labor costing and job costing processes

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely payroll processing
• Successful completion of union and certified payroll reporting requirements
• Strong payroll audit results
• Compliance with payroll tax and wage regulations
• Improved payroll efficiency and reporting capabilities
• Positive employee experience and issue resolution
• Strong partnership with HR, Finance, and Operations

Why Join Superior Rigging & Erecting

This role offers the opportunity to become a key contributor within a growing organization where payroll is viewed as a strategic business function rather than a transactional process.

You will gain exposure to complex construction payroll operations, certified payroll reporting, multi-state compliance requirements, and executive leadership while helping support a workforce that delivers some of the industry's most challenging projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Superior Rigging and Erecting is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

ADA and Employment Status Notice

Superior Rigging and Erecting complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws to ensure reasonable accommodations are available when needed. This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employment is at-will unless otherwise stated in writing.