Prevailing Wage Supervisor

Job Summary

The Payroll Supervisor supervises the Prevailing Wage Payroll Department including all payroll processes, staff supervision and development, compliance, and third-party supplier relationships.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits 

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all prevailing wage payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Work with managers to resolve issues
• Supervise payroll personnel in the prevailing wage unit
• Ensure that earnings and all relevant deductions are accurately processed 
• Ensure regulatory filings are compliant with federal and state requirements
• Ensure all prevailing wage payroll actions, processes and practices comply with Company Policies
• Coordinate with other payroll personnel to ensure overall timely and accurate pay to personnel covered under prevailing wage orders
• Preparation of accurate and timely certified payroll reports as required; ensure correct system setup to ensure accurate prevailing wages are paid and reported
• Provide regular updates and information to staff members, including any necessary training
• Employee development of staff members
• Special projects as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business or Accounting preferred

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years supervising an in-house payroll function for a company with over 1000 employees
• Extensive knowledge of prevailing wage payroll requirements
• Proficient in Excel; intermediate to advanced proficiency preferred
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws governing the taxation and reporting of wages, including but not limited to California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, and basic Canadian payroll laws
• Knowledge and experience with generally accepted accounting principles relating to payroll, laws governing garnishments, levies, and other withholdings from wages
• Basic knowledge of Bargaining Agreements and Union Contracts
• Ability to travel
• Experience using a major ERP system
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to motivate and lead staff members
• Ability to effectively interface with other departments and leaders

Preferred:

• Construction materials industry experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

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