BKF Engineers · 9 hours ago
Payroll Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expBKF Engineers is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee and direct all payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, leading process improvements, and managing payroll staff while partnering with various departments.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-state employee population, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Review and approve payroll prior to processing, including overtime, premiums, bonuses, deductions, and special pay
Ensure proper setup and ongoing maintenance of employee payroll data across states, pay groups, and labor classifications
Establish and maintain strong internal controls over payroll processing and reporting
Own payroll policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring consistency and scalability across multiple states
Partner with HR, Accounting, and IT on payroll system integrations, upgrades, and enhancements
Lead payroll-related process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in a multi-state environment
Ensure proper maintenance, retention, and security of payroll records
Review and approve payroll journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Partner with Accounting on month-end close activities related to payroll and labor costs
Support internal and external audits, including benefit plan audits, payroll tax audits, and labor compliance reviews
Provide payroll reporting and analysis to Finance and leadership, including multi-state labor cost insights
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour, and labor regulations
Manage state-specific payroll requirements such as tax withholding, paid leave programs, wage statements, and final pay rules
Oversee union payroll compliance, including prevailing wage requirements and all related filings
Manage payroll tax compliance across multiple states, including filings, payments, reconciliations, and resolution of notices
Monitor regulatory changes across jurisdictions and proactively assess impacts to payroll practices
Manage, mentor, and develop payroll staff, including workload planning, performance feedback, and training
Serve as an escalation point for complex or sensitive payroll issues, including multi-state or compliance-related matters
Promote a service-oriented payroll function while maintaining strong controls and confidentiality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including supervisory or managerial responsibility
Demonstrated experience managing multi-state payroll operations
Hands-on experience with UKG payroll systems or a comparable payroll HRIS platform required
Experience with Deltek VantagePoint, Deltek Vision or an equivalent project management and financial management software required
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour, and labor regulations
Demonstrated experience managing union payroll and prevailing wage requirements
Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills
Proven ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels
Ability to balance attention to detail with an understanding of the broader business context
Occasional travel to other BKF offices may be required
Benefits
Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
BKF pays 100% of the premiums for many of our medical, dental, and vision plans and 50% for your dependents
14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays
Flexible schedules
Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.
Company
BKF Engineers
BKF Engineers provides engineering, surveying, and land planning services for architects, commercial and residential developers, colleges and universities, cities and counties, governmental agencies, hotels, health care facilities, and large corporations.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David LaVelle
CEO Emeritus
Greg Hurd, PE, PLS
President & Chief Executive Officer
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