Field Payroll Manager
Rosendin • Austin, TX • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Oct 8, 2026
Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.
Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!Your Next Opportunity:
As Manager, Field Payroll, you lead the accurate and timely payment of wages for our skilled craftspeople across Rosendin's diverse electrical construction projects. Your expertise ensures strict compliance with federal, state, local, and union collective bargaining agreements, directly contributing to employee satisfaction and the seamless operation of our projects nationwide. This role is fundamental to upholding our commitment to our employee-owners and reinforcing Rosendin's financial integrity.What You'll Do:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Field Payroll Specialists, fostering a culture of accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the end-to-end processing of complex, multi-state, and multi-union field payroll, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of wages and benefits.
- Ensure strict adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws, prevailing wage regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Manage and optimize the integration of timekeeping systems with Workday, verifying data integrity and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, Human Resources, and Project Controls to address payroll-related inquiries and ensure alignment on project staffing and cost coding.
- Conduct internal payroll audits and support external audits, providing necessary documentation and analysis.
- Identify, recommend, and implement improvements to payroll processes, policies, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyze and resolve complex payroll issues, tax discrepancies, and employee inquiries, providing clear and accurate explanations.
- Prepare comprehensive payroll reports for management, accounting, and compliance purposes, including certified payroll.
- Stay current with changes in payroll legislation, tax codes, and union contract provisions relevant to the electrical construction industry.
What You'll Need to Be Successful:
- Proficiency in large-scale enterprise payroll software, ideally Workday, and construction-specific timekeeping systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex labor laws, union contracts, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing and reporting.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to manage, train, and motivate a high-performing team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with all levels of the organization, from field personnel to executive leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment in handling sensitive employee information.
- A proactive approach to identifying process improvements and adapting to evolving regulatory requirements.
What You Bring to Us:
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Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
- Occasional visits to active construction jobsites may be required, necessitating adherence to site safety protocols, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds, supporting typical office and light travel requirements.
- Dexterity to operate computers and other office equipment for extended periods.
- Must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Rosendin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
- ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
- 401 K
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
- 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
- 3 days of paid sick leave each year
- 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
- 3 days of paid Jury Duty
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Bonding Leave
- Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Income Protection Insurance
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
- Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation
Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career.
Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $97,000–$142,000 per year (median ~$115,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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- Advertised pay for Payroll Manager: a median of $104,450 across 964 priced postings. Explore the market
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