PAYROLL MANAGER

Knife River Corporation
United States, Oregon, Tangent
Mar 19, 2025
Description Job Summary: Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/ contractors in the country, and we're growing! Knife River is looking to add a Payroll Manager to our team! This position is in office and full-time at our Tangent, Oregon location. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provide overall management and direct the day-to-day operations of the company's Payroll department, including: Balancing competing demands for department resources Interviewing and hiring new team members Providing guidance and feedback to facilitate professional development Annual employee evaluation process Compensation decisions Employee relation issues Review pre-payroll for accuracy of time entry for personnel, wages, fringes and compliance with applicable state/federal laws and collective bargaining agreements Provide weekly/monthly certified payroll reports to appropriate internal departments, appropriate subcontractors and governmental agencies, and answer questions as needed Manage pay rate tables for public and private work, including BOLI, Davis Bacon and union pay templates Completion of monthly union trust reporting including accurately reporting hours, wages fringes, vacation payouts, and overseeing annual audit requests Ensure compliance with applicable wage/hour laws and collective bargaining agreements Continuously refine the payroll service delivery model with input and agreement from our business unit customers Answer employee questions of their payroll and research/resolve problems or concerns regarding the payroll function Build and maintain good customer relationships with business units Ensure adequate design, testing and documentation requirements are met for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Review and approve control documentation submitted with each payroll processed. Act as primary liaison with business unit management for resolving payroll-related accounting issues ensuring the accurate recording of required financial statement balances. Research changes in the payroll profession and develop/refine procedures that will continually improve the operational efficiency and meet service levels of the Payroll Organization Foster a culture that promotes ethical practices and legal compliance, excellence in customer service, individual integrity, teamwork and employee innovation and accountability Exercise responsibility for compliance with Federal and State payroll tax laws and regulations Communicate changes in payroll standards, laws and guidelines to department members and management including assisting in the development of manuals and other training materials Continuously assess risk factors related to confidentiality of employee information Interact with accounting auditors and respond to auditor requests Responsible for the operation of the JD Edwards computer system payroll module and coordination of related functions with KRC payroll shared services staff Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent 5 years payroll experience managing a weekly, high-volume payroll Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally. This position will interact with all levels of the organization along with external customers and agencies. High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment Excellent math and problem-solving skills Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and electronic payroll systems Must have high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidential information Be able to manage people and maintain constructive relationships with others MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent 5 years payroll experience managing a weekly, high-volume payroll Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbally. This position will interact with all levels of the organization along with external customers and agencies. High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment Excellent math and problem-solving skills Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and electronic payroll systems Must have high ethical standards and the ability to maintain confidential information Be able to manage people and maintain constructive relationships with others KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Thorough knowledge of multi-state payroll, compensation and labor laws. Ability to proactively identify and creatively address issues/solve problems is critical Proficient use of personal computers and strong knowledge of system applications, particularly in the payroll/human resources area Excellent human relations skills in dealing with associates, employees, other department heads, external/internal auditors, and representatives of governmental offices Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization and with business associates outside the organization. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Ability to maintain confidentiality of the employee payroll file information How To Apply: To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5960 to speak with a human resources representative. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us! At Knife River we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Payroll Manager position: Army: Finance Specialist Coast Guard: Storekeeper Navy: Logistics Specialist, accounting Officer Marines: Finance Technician, Management Specialist Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)