[Immediate Start] Payroll Supervisor
Company: The Middlesex Corporation
Location: Littleton
Posted on: July 18, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Middlesex Corporation is a
nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil
construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by
Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project
list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s
infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building
and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit
facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on
core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is
one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United
States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional
presence and reputation. Position Summary: The Payroll Supervisor
is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the
Payroll Department, ensuring accurate and timely processing of team
member paychecks in compliance with all payroll regulations. The
candidate will supervise a staff of two, implement procedures and
collaborate with other departments to maintain accurate and secure
financial records. This role requires advanced payroll expertise,
strong analytical skills, and the ability to streamline payroll
operations. The Payroll Supervisor will also oversee payroll
compliance matters, tax reconciliations, and reporting while
providing leadership within the payroll department.
Responsibilities: - Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety
policies and procedures including reporting all accidents,
incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One
Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do. - Oversee and
process multi-state weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy in processing
of wages, payroll taxes and team member deductions,
reconciliations, distributions and direct deposits. - Review and
verify time sheets, wage computations, and payroll records,
identifying and resolving discrepancies as submitted from the field
and other G&A Departments. - Manage payroll-related compliance,
including employment verifications, garnishments, IRS levies, and
prevailing wage reporting. - Process new hire paperwork and
maintain team member records in the payroll system. - Prepare,
maintain, and distribute weekly/monthly/annual labor reports and
other payroll-related data as required. - Oversee payroll tax
deposits and reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate
payments. - Verify attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments, and
payroll exemptions, maintaining accurate records. - Ensure
compliance with payroll laws and regulations (local, state, and
federal), proactively addressing any discrepancies or risks. -
Provide payroll-related support to HR and Finance teams, assisting
with audits and financial reporting. - Review and facilitate weekly
per diem payments. - Providing information and guidance to team
members and other departments regarding payroll matters, and
training staff on policies and procedures. - Supervising and
mentoring payroll staff, providing performance feedback and
addressing issues. Qualifications: - Minimum of five years of
payroll experience, with at least one year in a supervisory role
with a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or a related field
preferred but not required.Experience in multi-state payroll
processing and familiarity with prevailing wage law reporting. -
Knowledge of Vista by Viewpoint (TC-1 – Trimble Construction)
software and payroll practices in the construction industry is a
plus. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot
tables, queries, and V-lookups. - Experience managing payroll
compliance, tax filings, and reporting requirements. -
Conversational Spanish skills are a plus but not a requirement.
Necessary Attributes: - Ability to adapt to and collaborate with
different personalities and management styles, including IT and
Business Applications. - Strong leadership skills with the ability
to mentor and guide payroll staff. - Excellent problem-solving
skills and attention to detail. - High level of professionalism,
integrity, and discretion in handling confidential payroll
information. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to
manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. - Proactive
approach to identifying and implementing process and workflow
improvements in payroll operations enhancing efficiency and
accuracy. - Dedicated and hardworking with a commitment to accuracy
and compliance. We offer our full-time and eligible part time team
members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in
our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans
covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance
programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching,
tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and
generous paid time off. PI47b9b24e06bb-25405-37629743
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