Payroll Manager

DPR • Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

The Payroll Manager manages payroll operations for the organization, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery of employee compensation. This role oversees payroll processes, reporting, and system functionality while providing leadership to the payroll team. The Payroll Manager collaborates with People Practices, Finance, and other stakeholders to implement payroll policies, resolve complex issues, and drive process and system improvements.

DPR describes its roles as commitments to building together and expects employees to take ownership of outcomes, act in the best interest of the team, customer, project, and organization, and contribute through trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action, and respect for individuals.

DPR Construction is a private, employee-owned general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects across advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, the company has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of progressive experience in payroll management or administration, including team leadership responsibilities.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time processing.
• Oversee payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, and filings in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead, manage, develop, and evaluate payroll team members to promote accuracy, consistency, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with People Practices and Finance leaders on payroll policy interpretation, benefit deductions, and system integrations.
• Implement process improvements and technology enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee payroll audits, controls, and compliance initiatives to reduce risk.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll operations and ensure timely updates to procedures and systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager