Payroll Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC•McLean, VA

9d•$65,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clark Construction is seeking a high-caliber Payroll Manager to lead our complex, multi-state payroll operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accurate and timely compensation of our most valuable asset: our people. You will oversee two distinct payroll streams—a bi-weekly salaried cycle and a high-volume, weekly craft worker cycle. As a key leader within the Finance/HR pillar, you will manage two direct reports (Payroll Supervisors) and drive process improvements that uphold our reputation for operational excellence.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or people-management capacity.
Previous experience in Construction, Engineering, or Manufacturing is highly preferred.
Must have a deep understanding of hourly craft worker payroll.
Proven ability to manage diverse payroll schedules (weekly vs. bi-weekly) and complex tax jurisdictions.
Advanced expertise in enterprise-level HCM/Payroll systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and sophisticated Excel modeling.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation is a significant plus.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Nice To Haves

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Direct the end-to-end processing of multi-state payroll for 5,000+ employees, balancing the nuances of bi-weekly corporate cycles and weekly craft/hourly cycles.
Provide direct leadership to two Payroll Managers, fostering a culture of professional growth, accountability, and technical precision.
Ensure strict adherence to federal and state labor laws, tax regulations, and—crucially—union collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and prevailing wage requirements (Davis-Bacon Act).
Partner with the Payroll Director to identify and implement "best-in-class" systems and workflows to reduce manual entry and enhance data integrity.
Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll tax filings, year-end processing (W-2s), and internal audits.
Collaborate with HR, IT, and Legal to ensure seamless integration between timekeeping systems and payroll platforms.