Payroll Lead

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Have extensive multi-state payroll experience.
• Enjoy solving complex payroll issues and finding practical solutions.
• Have experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union payroll.
• Take pride in producing highly accurate work.
• Can identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.
• Enjoy mentoring others and sharing your payroll knowledge.
• Are collaborative, dependable, and take ownership of your work.

• Competitive salary: $85,000-$100,000 annually (DOE)
• Remote work opportunity
• Employee-centric culture with an outstanding team
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organization

• Leading weekly payroll processing across multiple companies and states.
• Managing certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting.
• Administering union payroll, fringe benefit reporting, and remittances.
• Reviewing payroll audits and resolving discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Supporting payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serving as the Paylocity subject matter expert.
• Troubleshooting payroll issues and improving payroll processes.
• Partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Mentoring Payroll Specialists and serving as a technical resource.
• Supporting the Payroll Manager and providing backup leadership when needed.

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll across multiple legal entities.
• Strong knowledge of certified payroll administration.
• Experience with prevailing wage compliance.
• Experience administering union payroll and fringe benefit reporting.
• Strong payroll auditing and reconciliation skills.
• Experience using Paylocity or a comparable payroll/HRIS platform.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• Experience in construction, industrial services, utilities, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with labor compliance reporting and government-funded projects.

What is Pro-Vac?
Pro-Vac is a rapidly growing stormwater maintenance and hydro-excavation company supporting critical infrastructure throughout the United States. Our expanding footprint is built on exceptional service, innovative solutions, and a commitment to safety.
Our people are our greatest asset. We invest in our employees, encourage professional growth, and believe in creating an environment where individuals can build meaningful careers while making an impact.
If you're looking to join a company where your payroll expertise truly matters, we'd love to meet you.
Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. This role requires prolonged sitting while working at a computer, frequent keyboard use, occasional standing and walking, and the ability to review detailed payroll records and financial reports with a high degree of accuracy. Regular communication via phone, video conference, email, and Microsoft Teams is required.
Reasonable Accommodation
Pro-Vac is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team at [email protected]. We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pro-Vac provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
This posting is not intended to be a complete job description. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.