Payroll Operations Manager

POSITION SUMMARY The Payroll Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end execution weekly payroll processing operations for a national multi-billion-dollar construction firm. This will include both exempt and non-exempt employees, union and non-union labor, and multi-state and multi-company complexities. This role ensures timely, accurate and compliant payroll execution, while partnering across departments, as well as leading the training and development of the payroll team members. RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise and manage the daily operations of members of the payroll team. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to payroll staff, including training, performance evaluations, and workflow coordination Serve as the Payroll Subject Matter Expert, delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders and staying current on payroll laws, tax regulations and industry best practices Manage the compliant execution of the annual compensation cycle including bonus payouts, stock options and annual increases Oversee year-end payroll processes including W-2 distribution and inquiries, as well as final wage balancing for IRS filings Partner with Payroll Compliance & Data Manager to coordinate tasks such as filing union reports and union audits and monitoring our third-party tax provider for payroll taxes and garnishments Support account analysis and reconciliations related to payroll processing Continuously evaluate and enhance payroll systems, internal controls, and process efficiencies Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum 6 years' experience in a multi-cycle payroll environment, including supervisory or team leadership responsibilities Experience managing payroll across multiple states and entities required Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) Certification a plus Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong focus on delivering responsive, solutions-oriented customer service to both internal and external stakeholders Strong preference for weekly processing experience Union contracting and payroll processing experience preferred Proficiency in all aspects of payroll processing within a fast-paced environment, including understanding of job cost accounting, labor burden calculations, and project cost coding Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Created: 2026-03-04