Payroll/HR Compliance Manager

When you join our team at Lithko Contracting, you are building your career alongside the leaders in concrete construction.

We apply our expertise across industries, from industrial and manufacturing facilities to healthcare and educational institutions to chip plants and data centers. Annually, we place over 100 million square feet of concrete and earn over $1.7 billion in revenue.

With a nationwide presence of over 25 locations and more than 5,000 coworkers, you'll find endless opportunities to develop your skills, grow your career, and build beyond expectations.

Role Description
The Payroll Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing compliance and accuracy across all payroll and employment-related processes within a multi-jurisdictional environment. This role works to facilitate payroll activities and employee lifecycle processes-from onboarding to termination-while meeting federal, state, and local regulations. Partnering closely with Payroll leadership, the Payroll Compliance Manager drives process improvement, team performance, and operational consistency to support both compliance and business objectives. This position leads a team of specialists focused on compliance-related payroll functions and serves as a trusted partner to field and administrative leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Oversight: Monitor and interpret changes in federal, state, and local employment and payroll regulations. Lead compliance initiatives and internal audits to maintain legal and policy adherence.
• Team Leadership: Supervise a team of 6 technical specialists supporting payroll compliance, employee data integrity, and documentation accuracy across regions.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Manage onboarding and termination processes to guarantee accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in documentation and recordkeeping.
• Process Improvement and Standardization: Evaluate existing payroll and compliance processes, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), and implement process automation and system enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Payroll Tax and Reporting: Oversee payroll tax compliance and reporting, ensuring accuracy in filings and alignment with regulatory deadlines.
• Collaboration and Partnership: Work closely with Payroll leadership, Finance, and Legal/Risk to align compliance processes with company goals and operational demands.
• Risk Management and Audit Readiness: Identify compliance risks and gaps, leading initiatives to mitigate risk exposure and maintain audit preparedness across all jurisdictions.

Tasks and Duties

Regulatory Compliance
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment and payroll laws.
* Lead internal compliance audits, ensuring proper documentation and record retention.
* Manage I-9, EEO, and E-Verify compliance activities.

Payroll Operations and Process Management
* Partner with Payroll leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution.
* Develop and update standard operating procedures for all payroll compliance processes.
* Collaborate with IT and vendors to maintain data security and system accuracy.
Team Leadership and Development
* Direct a team of specialists in multi-state payroll compliance and data management.
* Conduct performance reviews, set priorities, and provide ongoing coaching and support.
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Audit and Risk Management
* Coordinate internal and external audits and provide requested data and reports.
* Identify and communicate areas of potential compliance exposure and develop mitigation plans.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Liaise with Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure integrated compliance processes.
* Provide compliance-related training and resources to field leaders and payroll staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll operations, compliance, or HR administration.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law, payroll tax, and regulatory compliance across multiple states.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and process improvement mindset.

Lithko is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and others to apply.