Payroll Director

External Description

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

Atlas is seeking a

Payroll Director

for our headquarters in Austin, TX. (Bee Cave area). The individual will oversee the Payroll Department and its various functions.

Essential Duties Responsibilities:

Oversee payroll operationsInitiate and implement process improvements and efficiencies related to payroll process.Ensures Timely Processing/Delivery of payroll cycles for the Hourly and Salary employees. Oversee and direct the processes of the completed payroll cycle to ensure deadlines are met with completeness and accuracy. Reviews payroll register to ensure all entries have been captured and represented on the payroll accuratelyEnsure Company compliance with Fair Wage and Labor Standards Acts. Responsible for adhering to federal, state, and local laws/guidelines and monitoring any changes; advising management on actions neededLead, manage and develop a team of payroll professionals located throughout the USMonitor KPIs that meet the needs of the businessMaintain leading edge knowledge of the payroll discipline and be an internal expert for compliance issuesEnsure that the calculation of earnings and other payments are timely, accurate and in compliance with Federal and stateEnsure that payroll transactions are properly classified and in compliance with accounting principles and internal/external audit requirementsMaintain financial controls and audit trails for all transactionsManage third party vendor relationshipsInterface with HR and Accounting groups on a regular basis to ensure data integrity and proper accounting of transactionsOversee accounting journal entries and inter-company reimbursements (funding and cash requests, wire requests, bank reconciliations, suspect check reports, and quarterly tax reconciliations)Troubleshoot and work with the IS Department on all system related initiatives and upgrades as well as installationsIdentify and implement opportunities for automationRequirements

Requirements:

Experience in leading and managing a payroll department for a large corporationAdvanced computer literacy (specific proficiency in Word and Excel), desire to support new products and technologies, demonstrated practical and hands-on (can-do)Extensive knowledge in Payroll Accounting procedures and Payroll Tax Laws RegulationsOther considerations a plus:

BA or BS degree in business, finance, accounting or related field preferred but not requiredCertified Payroll Professional designation, system implementation and/or process improvement experience, and M A experienceExperience with ADP VantageExperience in a Union environmentQualities:

Customer-first mindset [internal customers]Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous priorities and achieve results without close supervision is necessarySelf-motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to operate independently and have the strong desire to work as a member of a team.High ethical standardsExcellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD D, voluntary life / AD D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life:

We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.Heart:

As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.Trust:

We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.Mastery:

Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity Inclusion are at the core of our purpose values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
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