Payroll Operations Lead
Tepa • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 2, 2026
ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES
Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.
When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.
We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.


Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00
ABOUT THE JOB
The Tepa Companies are seeking a Payroll Operations Lead to be the technical expertise in payroll processing, payroll tax support, and operational support across multiple states. You will serve as a key resource for payroll systems, integrations, tax research, reconciliations, process improvements, and issue resolution, while supporting employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Job Functions:
Process and audit weekly and biweekly payrolls, including regular pay, bonuses, terminations, manual checks, garnishments, and adjustments.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, Davis-Bacon and Prevailing Wage requirements.
Assists with monitoring payroll systems and integrations, research errors, perform root cause analysis, and recommend process improvements and efficiencies.
Maintains payroll reconciliations, file uploads, accruals, payroll documentation, payroll SOP’s and audit support.
Assists with processing employee payroll changes including garnishments, allowances, personal charges and leave accruals.
Assists employees with payroll, timekeeping, leave, and payroll-related inquiries.
Supports payroll tax research, deposits, filing, corrections, and compliance reporting.
Performs all money movement between HRIS system and banking
Collaborates with Davis Bacon Specialist, Accounting, HR, vendors, subcontractors, and project teams to resolve payroll and certified payroll issues.
Maintains payroll workflows, procedures, and audit documentation.
Stays current on payroll (FLSA/State) regulatory changes, and best practices.
Trains and supports other payroll team members as needed.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Degree in Accounting, HR or related field with 5+ years working knowledge of payroll or 8+ years working knowledge of payroll experience required
Workday experience preferred
Experience with acquisitions and system conversions
Multi-state payroll experience
Experience with payroll tax filing and reconciliations
Systems oriented with the ability to learn and understand system requirements and relationships
Clear understanding of payroll regulations and compliance, including federal, state and local wage and hour policies, employment tax laws, Davis Bacon Act and Related Acts, and Prevailing Wage regulations
Excellent written & oral communication and strong relationship building skills required.
Detail oriented with solid organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong computer skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook), with a willingness to learn new software programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled