Senior Manager, Payroll Shared Services

The State Group’s family of companies is experiencing exponential growth through investing in our people, innovation, and technology. Since 1961, our 3,500+ professionals in North America have provided comprehensive multi-trade industrial contracting services that include Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil on a single-source basis. We have tremendous opportunities for driven leaders looking for a high-energy career.

Due to our exponential growth, The State Group is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll Shared Services. This position can be located at our office in either Louisville, KY or Evansville, IN.

Reporting to the Controller, Shared Services, the Senior Manager, Payroll Shared Services leads the strategic and operational management of payroll across all North American divisions. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and enforcing strong internal controls. The Senior Manager oversees payroll systems and software, ensuring data integrity, security, and operational efficiency.

This position is responsible for supervising and developing payroll team and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture. This position collaborates with Human Resources, Finance, and IT to align payroll with broader organizational goals such as benefits administration and budgeting. The Senior Manager prepares detailed payroll reports and analytics to support executive decision-making and ensure audit readiness.

• This position is an integral part of our success and provides opportunities for career advancement.
• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

• Direct all aspects of payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, including regular, bonus, and off-cycle payments.
• Monitor and implement changes in federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations. Ensure payroll practices comply with all legal requirements.
• Establish and maintain standardized payroll procedures, internal controls, and documentation to support audits and reduce risk.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain payroll software and systems. Collaborate with IT and vendors to ensure system efficiency and data security.
• Supervise payroll staff, provide training, assign responsibilities, and foster professional development to maintain a high-performing team.
• Work closely with Human Resources and Finance departments to align payroll with benefits, compensation, and budgeting strategies.
• Prepare detailed payroll reports for senior leadership, including labor cost analysis, forecasting, and compliance metrics to support decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll operations, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple union and non-union payroll processing for employee populations of 4,000+.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions and payroll systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll and associated tax regulations in both Canada and the United States.
• Professional certification such as CPP preferred.
• Experience creating reports, analyzing data, and mergers and acquisitions preferred.

To learn more about The State Group, visit our website at

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email