Job Title: Regional Payroll Manager

Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department:                                                                     
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA / On-Site
Reports to:  Regional Accounting Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary
The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations across a multi-state, project-based workforce. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for both hourly craft employees and salaried staff, including complex pay structures, and certified payroll requirements. The Payroll Manager leads a team, partners cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations, and drives continuous improvement in payroll systems, processes, and controls. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of payroll regulations, strong leadership capabilities, and experience in construction or industrial services environments.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including hourly, salaried, and field employees, In collaboration with corporate payroll team.
• Manage and develop a team of regional timekeepers and payroll specialists; establish performance expectations and ensure accountability
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, including wages, overtime, bonuses, per diems, and deductions
• Oversee certified payroll set-up, reporting and compliance for government-funded or prevailing wage projects
• Ensure proper handling of certified payrolls, including dues, fringes, and reporting (if applicable)
• Partner with HR and Operations to ensure accurate employee data, timekeeping, and job coding
• Review and approve payroll registers, tax filings, and reconciliations
• Manage payroll-related audits and ensure audit readiness (internal, external, and government audits)
• Collaborate with Accounting on payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze payroll metrics and trends (e.g., overtime, labor costs, error rates) and provide insights to leadership
• Ensure proper documentation and internal controls are maintained across all payroll processes

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing
• 2+ years of experience leading or supervising a payroll team
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Viewpoint, ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• High attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Experience in construction, industrial services, or project-based industries
• Familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements (e.g., Davis-Bacon Act)
• Experience with union payrolls and multi-rate pay structures
• Knowledge of job costing and labor allocations across projects
• Experience with process improvement, system implementations, or payroll automation initiatives
• Experience supporting a multi-entity or rapidly growing organization

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.  If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:

• Living with Integrity
• Exceeding Expectations
• Acting with Urgency
• Delivering Excellence

…we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Role

Charlie Health is one of the fastest-growing startups in the healthcare industry, working tirelessly to connect people everywhere to life-saving mental health treatment. Our mission is to connect the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment through personalized, virtual care rooted in connection. We’re building a team of passionate leaders committed to transforming behavioral healthcare and improving outcomes for communities everywhere.

In this position, you will foster strong relationships with EAP providers, unions, corporate employers, and workplace wellness programs to connect employees and their families to Charlie Health’s services. This role focuses on building meaningful relationships, strengthening referral pathways, and ensuring that employees and their families can easily access Charlie Health’s Intensive Outpatient Programming.

You will serve as a trusted partner and educator to workforce stakeholders, identifying needs, reducing barriers to care, and ensuring seamless collaboration across partnerships. You will be responsible for educating key stakeholders about our offerings, addressing access barriers, and designing programs tailored to the unique mental health needs of employee populations.

This position requires purpose-driven individuals who can effectively communicate the value of our services within the corporate ecosystem. While this work can be complex, every interaction you have will contribute to the well-being of employees and their families nationwide.

In your role, you’ll have unparalleled responsibility while collaborating with sharp, spirited, and ambitious coworkers. You’ll also receive competitive benefits, ensuring you have the resources to thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing life-saving solutions. If you’re inspired by our mission and energized by the opportunity to increase access to mental healthcare and impact millions of lives in a profound way, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize a go-to-market strategy specifically focused on Labor, Union, and Employer corporate partners
• Create, build, and manage relationships with key Labor, Union, EAP stakeholders, HR leaders, and benefits managers across priority markets
• Conduct cold outreach, host educational meetings, presentations, and outreach activities aimed at raising awareness of Charlie Health’s mental health resources
• Conduct in-person field outreach (3–4 days/week), leading meetings with employer-based stakeholders and community partners.
• Identify challenges in mental health access within corporate environments and collaborate with EAP providers to overcome barriers.
• Design tailored outreach strategies to engage and support HR teams, wellness coordinators, and employee resource groups
• Deepen Charlie Health’s penetration across existing Labor, Union, and Employer partnerships and collaborate on long-term initiatives
• Attend and lead educational events, presentations, and outreach efforts for HR teams, corporate partners, and EAP providers to maintain engagement
• Synthesize and share feedback from Labor, Union, and EAP partners and stakeholders to inform the company's marketing and product strategies
• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product, client success, and legal, to achieve go-to-market goals in the Employer channel

Requirements

• Must reside in Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa 
• You have 5-8+ years proven sales experience - owning & overachieving KPIs is a plus
• Experience working with or selling to unions, employers, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment; highly self-initiated with a strong desire to win
• Ability to build relationships, educate, and collaborate with Labor, Union, and Employer leaders and corporate partners
• Ability to travel regionally; must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to energize, advise & persuade senior corporate personnel 
• Exceptional ability to energize, advise, and influence senior corporate and organizational leaders
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and listening skills with a natural consultative approach
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Zoom preferred

Benefits

Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here.

The total target base compensation for this role will be between $70,000 and $93,000 per year at the commencement of employment. In addition to base compensation, this role offers a target performance-based bonus. The target total cash compensation range, including potential bonus, will be between $92,000 and $120,000 per year. Please note, pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location, experience, expertise, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Further, cash compensation is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may include stock options and other Charlie Health-sponsored benefits. #LI-Remote

About the Role

Charlie Health is one of the fastest-growing startups in the healthcare industry, working tirelessly to connect people everywhere to life-saving mental health treatment. Our mission is to connect the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment through personalized, virtual care rooted in connection. We’re building a team of passionate leaders committed to transforming behavioral healthcare and improving outcomes for communities everywhere.

In this position, you will foster strong relationships with EAP providers, unions, corporate employers, and workplace wellness programs to connect employees and their families to Charlie Health’s services. This role focuses on building meaningful relationships, strengthening referral pathways, and ensuring that employees and their families can easily access Charlie Health’s Intensive Outpatient Programming.

You will serve as a trusted partner and educator to workforce stakeholders, identifying needs, reducing barriers to care, and ensuring seamless collaboration across partnerships. You will be responsible for educating key stakeholders about our offerings, addressing access barriers, and designing programs tailored to the unique mental health needs of employee populations.

This position requires purpose-driven individuals who can effectively communicate the value of our services within the corporate ecosystem. While this work can be complex, every interaction you have will contribute to the well-being of employees and their families nationwide.

In your role, you’ll have unparalleled responsibility while collaborating with sharp, spirited, and ambitious coworkers. You’ll also receive competitive benefits, ensuring you have the resources to thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re a team of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of the mental health crisis and play a formative role in providing life-saving solutions. If you’re inspired by our mission and energized by the opportunity to increase access to mental healthcare and impact millions of lives in a profound way, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operationalize a go-to-market strategy specifically focused on Labor, Union, and Employer corporate partners
• Create, build, and manage relationships with key Labor, Union, EAP stakeholders, HR leaders, and benefits managers across priority markets
• Conduct cold outreach, host educational meetings, presentations, and outreach activities aimed at raising awareness of Charlie Health’s mental health resources
• Conduct in-person field outreach (3–4 days/week), leading meetings with employer-based stakeholders and community partners.
• Identify challenges in mental health access within corporate environments and collaborate with EAP providers to overcome barriers.
• Design tailored outreach strategies to engage and support HR teams, wellness coordinators, and employee resource groups
• Deepen Charlie Health’s penetration across existing Labor, Union, and Employer partnerships and collaborate on long-term initiatives
• Attend and lead educational events, presentations, and outreach efforts for HR teams, corporate partners, and EAP providers to maintain engagement
• Synthesize and share feedback from Labor, Union, and EAP partners and stakeholders to inform the company's marketing and product strategies
• Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product, client success, and legal, to achieve go-to-market goals in the Employer channel

Requirements

• Must reside in Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa 
• You have 5-8+ years proven sales experience - owning & overachieving KPIs is a plus
• Experience working with or selling to unions, employers, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment; highly self-initiated with a strong desire to win
• Ability to build relationships, educate, and collaborate with Labor, Union, and Employer leaders and corporate partners
• Ability to travel regionally; must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to energize, advise & persuade senior corporate personnel 
• Exceptional ability to energize, advise, and influence senior corporate and organizational leaders
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and listening skills with a natural consultative approach
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Zoom preferred

Benefits

Charlie Health is pleased to offer comprehensive benefits to all full-time, exempt employees. Read more about our benefits here.

The total target base compensation for this role will be between $70,000 and $93,000 per year at the commencement of employment. In addition to base compensation, this role offers a target performance-based bonus. The target total cash compensation range, including potential bonus, will be between $92,000 and $120,000 per year. Please note, pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location, experience, expertise, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Further, cash compensation is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may include stock options and other Charlie Health-sponsored benefits. #LI-Remote

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day. 

Want to learn more? Follow us on www.CottinghamButler.com | LinkedIn | Facebook