Power Construction · 6 hours ago
Payroll Supervisor
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
7+ years expPower Construction is a leading General Contractor in Chicago known for its strong workplace culture and employee retention. The Payroll Supervisor will oversee payroll processing for union and non-union employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing exceptional service to employees.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and manage payroll processing for employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Process, review and approve payroll entries, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, bonuses, trade specific codes, and adjustments
Serve as the backup processor, for both union and non-union payroll cycles during peak periods, or as operational needs require
Ensure compliance with multi‑state payroll laws, including state‑specific tax rules, wage‑and‑hour regulations, and reporting requirements
Oversee payroll tax filings, garnishments, child support orders, and benefit deductions across all states
Support Payroll Risk management through strong internal controls, proper documentation, and adherence to auditing standards
Maintain organized payroll records and ensure readiness for internal and external audits
Collaborate with HR on employee status changes, benefit updates, Loa's and timekeeping issues
Respond promptly and professionally to payroll-related inquiries from employees and leaders; research and resolve discrepancies
Train, mentor, and support payroll staff, ensuring consistent processes and high‑quality work
Work with Accounting on month‑end and year‑end close, reconciliations, and reporting
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
Stay current on payroll legislation, including state‑specific updates, tax changes, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
7+ years of payroll experience, including multi‑state payroll processing
Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage‑and‑hour requirements
Ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced, multi‑state environment
Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., Dayforce, UKG, or similar) and Microsoft Office
Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem‑solving abilities
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
Preferred
Supervisory or team‑lead experience
Knowledge of union environments
Adjacent experience with CMiC
Benefits
Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus.
Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.
Company
Power Construction
Power Construction is a commercial construction company that provides construction management, design and general contracting services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Geier
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-08-27
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