Payroll Manager Matthews, NC 28104 Payroll Specialist FLSA Status – Exempt Summary of Position: The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll for hourly and salaried employees across all project sites and the corporate office. This role ensures compliance with federal and state wage and tax regulations while maintaining the integrity of payroll data and reporting. Duties and Responsibilities: - Review new hire documentation and follow up on any missing or incomplete information - Ensure per diem payments comply with General Services Administration (GSA) guidelines - Verify Hourly PTO payments are processed in accordance with company policy - Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely. - Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate payroll reports - Ensure accurate garnishment calculations and compliance with applicable regulations - Maintain payroll records by collecting, calculating, and entering data - Process updates including exemptions, compensation changes and terminations - Prepares and process payment for Federal and State tax withholding - Ensure compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws and regulations Qualifications: - High school diploma required; associate degree or higher preferred. - 2-4 years of in-house payroll processing experience - Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations - Strong work ethic and team player - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion - Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees and corporate contacts. - High level of accuracy and attention to detail - Ensure proper enrollment, changes, and terminations within required timelines - Proficiency in Vista and Workday preferred but not required Reports to CFO Work location is at Corporate Office M-TH, remote on Friday

• Provide support and configuration for the SAP HCM Payroll module, with a focus on payroll processing and integrations • Handle and resolve internal and external tickets, including complex scenarios • Configure alimony/garnishments, CBO integrated with Payroll (PA), and configuration splitting • Create and adjust rules using GERT, ensuring compliance and standardization • Participate in rollout projects, applying best practices and performing testing • Ensure legal compliance (eSocial, DIRF, SEFIP, etc.) and correct payroll errors.

• Oversee and process full‑cycle payroll on a bi-weekly basis, including review, auditing, approval, and submission. • Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Review and approve payroll timecards, pay adjustments, deductions, earnings codes, and leave balances. • Calculate, maintain, and reconcile payroll control totals to ensure accuracy across payroll cycles and reports. • Issue and reconcile manual payroll checks for off‑cycle or non‑standard payments as needed. • Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws, including overtime, exempt/non-exempt classifications, minimum wage, and paycheck timing requirements. • Reconcile gross wages, withholdings, and employer taxes for weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting. • Coordinate quarterly and annual tax filings, including W-2 preparation and distribution. • Partner with Finance and third-party vendors to reconcile payroll tax filings, fringe benefit reporting, and audit requests. • Maintain payroll records and documentation related to timekeeping, pay eligibility, and leaves. • Investigate and resolve payroll variances, discrepancies, and employee inquiries in a timely manner. • Supervise, train, and cross‑train payroll staff to ensure coverage, consistency, and adherence to procedures. • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes and controls. • Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy related to employee lifecycle events. • Escalate complex or uncommon issues to senior leadership or systems partners as appropriate.

• Oversee and process full‑cycle payroll on a bi-weekly basis, including review, auditing, approval, and submission. • Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Review and approve payroll timecards, pay adjustments, deductions, earnings codes, and leave balances. • Calculate, maintain, and reconcile payroll control totals to ensure accuracy across payroll cycles and reports. • Issue and reconcile manual payroll checks for off‑cycle or non‑standard payments as needed. • Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws, including overtime, exempt/non-exempt classifications, minimum wage, and paycheck timing requirements. • Reconcile gross wages, withholdings, and employer taxes for weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting. • Coordinate quarterly and annual tax filings, including W-2 preparation and distribution. • Partner with Finance and third-party vendors to reconcile payroll tax filings, fringe benefit reporting, and audit requests. • Reconcile payroll withholdings related to fringe benefits for corporate and regulatory reporting. • Serve as primary Payroll administrator for our HRIS, including payroll processing, reporting, and system configuration support. • Support payroll‑related system upgrades, new earnings/deduction setup, and process improvements. • Maintain payroll records and documentation related to timekeeping, pay eligibility, and leaves. • Investigate and resolve payroll variances, discrepancies, and employee inquiries in a timely manner. • Supervise, train, and cross‑train payroll staff to ensure coverage, consistency, and adherence to procedures. • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes and controls. • Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy related to employee lifecycle events. • Escalate complex or uncommon issues to senior leadership or systems partners as appropriate.