Director of Payroll

Company Overview

A Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB), Vector is a leading provider of ancillary construction services, delivering comprehensive solutions supporting the energy, utilities, and construction industries. Our services include Traffic Control, CCTV Inspections, Hydro Excavation, and Recruiting & Staffing. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, safety, and sustainability as well as our partnerships with the communities we serve across the United States.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll for multiple operating companies, within multiple states, and for both union and non-union employees; including, but not limited to, handling union reporting, union reporting and audits, garnishments, 401(k) reporting, taxes and deductions, reconciliation of 401k, union, and payroll tax balance sheet accounts, and all activities to maintain compliance with federal, state and local labor laws.

• Leads and manages at least one Payroll Specialist in the successful execution of all payroll functions, reporting and compliance.
• Serves as the subject-matter expert for the payroll software, systems, and processes, including identifying and recommending updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures in attainment of best practices.
• Builds and maintains a strong team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Communicates timely and effectively with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Senior Leadership, Unions) to ensure expectations and timelines are met.
• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws.
• Advise management and payroll teams on existing and pending employment tax requirements.
• Research, audit, and resolve tax related client payroll issues, ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations in relation to employment taxes.
• Lead and assess creation, quality assurance, and reconciliation of tax files, reports and related tax transactions and government reports and files.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
• Develop and manage processes, procedures and controls necessary for a Sarbanes Oxley, Section 404 compliant environment.
• Develop training materials and provide training to the team and clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar with 5 years of progressively responsible payroll management experience.
• Previous experience with ERP systems, preferred experience with Spectrum.
• Experience working with ADP (or similar) on payroll tax processing preferred.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization.
• Experience working with and managing reporting for multiple unions.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
• Must be able to work full-time in our office.
• Construction or manufacturing industry background within a large public company.
• Comprehensive operational and technical expertise in federal and state employment taxation. Technical expertise and proficiency with relevant federal and state statute and regulations is required.
• Experience regarding business accounting, payment and reporting required by federal, state, multi-state and local employment tax regulations and operations.
• Strong leadership skills – a good communicator and an active listener with a commanding interpersonal presence – tempered by a strong affinity for team play.
• Strong written communication and customer service orientation.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and committed to following through on projects.
• Good problem-solving skills including trouble shooting and resolving issues with processes, reports etc.
• Practiced in discretion, with experience handling confidential matters.
• Strong PC skills including Excel.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• The physical environment is typical of a standard office space. It requires the employee to work inside for the duration of the work. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position, sitting for more than 50% of the time. This position will occasionally require moving about inside the office to access equipment, cabinets, etc. The employee may work around office equipment that could be noisy, such as copiers, fax machines, and printers.
• Location: On-Site (Collinsville, IL). This position is not eligible for remote or hybrid arrangement(s).

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life, accident and disability insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO) and 401(k) with corporate match.

Compensation

• $135,000 - $165,000 per year
• The base pay range for this position is up to $165,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience

Vector is committed to selecting, developing, and rewarding the best candidate for the job based on the requirements of the work to be performed and without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability/handicap, marital status, protected veteran status, uniform status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity and expression, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. The Company forbids discrimination of all kinds, whether directed at employees, applicants, vendors, customers, or visitors. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

Salary : $135,000 - $165,000