Do you want to help engineer what’s next?  

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 600 employees in ten office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible. 

We want someone passionate about attention to detail and payroll management.

Our Accounting team at SGH is looking for a talented Payroll Manager to manage all aspects of our payroll function. Our payroll team serves both regular and temporary employees which collectively exceeds 700 employees in over 20 jurisdictions in the United States and possibly Canada. The responsibilities include ensuring timely and accurate biweekly and off-cycle payrolls according to labor and tax laws at various jurisdictions, training, handling issues related to out-of-state remote works, and streamlining payroll process.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Supervise and train payroll personnel.
• Ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll processing for both regular and temporary employees in multi-state environment, including confirming employees’ biweekly timesheets are compliant with company, federal, and state labor policies, and timely issuance of special checks for termination pay and special bonuses.
• Ensure accurate implementation of withholding, garnishments, and tax levies orders.
• Maintain configuration in ADP for taxes, earnings, and deductions. This includes assessing new and existing earnings and deductions for their potential impact to tax and retirement contributions.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, FLSA, workers compensation, payroll tax and other payroll-related statutory regulations at Federal, State and Local levels. This includes, but not limited to, research and evaluate impact of payroll tax changes to the company; register, update, and close payroll tax accounts; and investigate, resolve, and respond to tax authority notices and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Manage all aspects related to international payroll, mostly Canada and New Zealand. This includes monitor labor performed overseas; research, register, apply for withholding tax waiver; prepare tax returns, and respond to audit inquiries and other regulatory notices.
• Respond to employees with higher level inquiries and concerns, especially issues related to out-of-state or multi-jurisdictional work.
• Perform periodic and annual payroll closing, including accruals, accurate payroll entries in accordance with GAAP, and reconcile discrepancies between ADP and General Ledger.
• Ensure employees’ profiles are set up correctly in Deltek and ADP systems. This includes import and update of employees’ base information in ERP system, and periodic data audits in ERP system and ADP system.
• Monitor, assess, and implement internal controls and accounting/reporting procedures.
• Assist with annual financial, retirement contribution, and insurance audits.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance and Project Accounting teams as necessary.

What You’ll Need:

• 8+ years of experience managing all aspects of payroll administration
• 5+ years of US multi-state/Province payroll & international payroll tax experience
• 3-5 years of payroll team management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of payroll process, Federal, State & Local tax regulations, and state reciprocity agreements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with outsourced payroll vendors, preferably ADP
• Advance computer skills with specific proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to analyze, reconcile, and report on large volume of data
• Must be able to be self-directed and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage sensitive/confidential information appropriately
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

What makes careers at SGH so special? 

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is, but always seeks what could be. 

There are many reasons to love SGH. 

• Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects. 
• Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. 
• Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities. 
• Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity. 

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email [email protected].