Payroll Supervisor

Trex Company • Winchester, VA

4d • $80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Payroll Supervisor will manage and oversee the payroll function, serving
approximately 2,000 multi-state and multi-country employees across manufacturing
and corporate environments. This critical role is responsible for ensuring the
timely, accurate, and compliant bi-weekly payroll process, managing a team of
one to two specialists, and driving continuous process improvements using the
current HRIS/Payroll system. Success in this role requires a strong focus on
high-volume manufacturing complexities (e.g., shift differentials, overtime,
production bonuses) and exceptional attention to tax and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in payroll administration and a minimum of 3 years experience directly managing payroll staff and processes.
• Experience managing processes and people to successfully achieve or exceed desired results.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll for 2,000+ employees
• Working knowledge of best payroll practices and fundamental accounting principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Experience with integration/interface between Time & Attendance systems and Payroll.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal and state payroll regulations (FLSA, IRS).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and HRIS/Payroll systems (e.g. UKG, Kronos, JDE).

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Certified Payroll Practitioner or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end processing of accurate bi-weekly payroll for approximately 2,000 hourly and salaried U.S. employees across multiple states, including all associated tax, deduction, and garnishment processing.
• Process and validate complex payroll inputs specific to manufacturing, including shift premiums, overtime, production incentives/bonuses, and complex time & attendance rules.
• Oversee or process all off-cycle payrolls, special payments (e.g., bonuses, severance), and periodic payrolls related to stock compensation transactions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of one to two Payroll Specialists, ensuring cross-training, high performance, and adherence to established service level agreements.
• Maintain complete responsibility for the oversight, review, and reconciliation of all federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, ensuring compliance with current regulations (IRS, FLSA, etc.).
• Serve as the primary lead for all internal and external payroll audits, including 401(k), workers' compensation, and tax authority examinations.
• Manage the relationship with the third-party vendor for international payrolls (Canada, UK, Germany), ensuring data integrity and timely information exchange.
• Ensure accurate deduction of all garnishments, deductions, and benefits in compliance with legal requirements.
• Serve as the key liaison to the Finance/Accounting department.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely recording of all payroll financial entries into the General Ledger (e.g., JDE) and performing monthly and quarterly reconciliations of key payroll-related accounts (e.g., liabilities, accruals, taxes).
• Develop, generate, and distribute routine and ad-hoc payroll reports for management, finance, and operational business partners.
• Become the subject matter expert (SME) for the company’s HRIS/Payroll system (e.g., UKG, ADP, Kronos, JDE), utilizing its full capabilities to drive automation and efficiency.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve best practice payroll processes and procedures to ensure scalability and strong internal controls in a high-growth environment.
• Collaborate closely with HR and Operations to resolve complex time and attendance issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives related to data flow and accuracy.

Benefits

• Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree