Payroll Manager

Clark Construction Group, LLC • McLean, VA

1d • 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.

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.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Promotes a drug-free workplace
• Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
• Committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees