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Associate Director (Remote)

May 27, 2026

<div class="content-intro">Who We Are Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations and growing! Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US </li> </ul></div>Job Description Atwell is seeking an Associate Director of Payroll to lead and support the daily operations of our payroll function. This role will be responsible for developing effective payroll processes, overseeing payroll reporting and compliance, mentoring payroll team members, and serving as a subject matter expert for internal and external payroll matters. The ideal candidate is a hands-on payroll leader with strong technical knowledge, multi-state payroll experience, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance. <h2 data-start="1198" data-end="1217">Responsibilities</h2> <ul data-start="1219" data-end="2977"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="1219" data-end="1363">Lead, coach, mentor, and support the payroll team, including reviewing work, providing training, and helping team members grow in their roles.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="1364" data-end="1555">Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for payroll-related questions from senior leadership, department leaders, employees, external accountants, and payroll vendors.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="1556" data-end="1703">Analyze payroll data and prepare routine and ad hoc payroll reports, including PTO, labor, DOL-related statistics, and other requested reporting.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="1704" data-end="1819">Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll and labor reporting requirements.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="1820" data-end="1946">Develop, document, and maintain repeatable payroll processes that support accuracy, consistency, compliance, and efficiency.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="1947" data-end="2171">Oversee payroll-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, including payroll journal entries, reconciliations, payroll expense reporting, special payments, entity setup, and related analytics.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="2172" data-end="2298">Monitor payroll and wage laws and regulations to ensure compliance with tax, wage, overtime, PTO, and benefits requirements.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="2299" data-end="2410">Review current payroll, deduction, and tax procedures and recommend improvements aligned with best practices.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="2411" data-end="2524">Ensure timely payroll tax deposits, quarterly and annual tax filings, year-end processes, and W-2 distribution.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="2525" data-end="2667">Support account registration for withholding, unemployment, and other payroll-related taxes across applicable state and local jurisdictions.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="2668" data-end="2743">Prepare and submit workers’ compensation returns for monopolistic states.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="2744" data-end="2885">Collaborate closely with Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and leadership to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with business needs.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="2886" data-end="2977">Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.</li> </ul> <h2 data-start="2979" data-end="2996">Qualifications</h2> <ul data-start="2998" data-end="3924"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="2998" data-end="3168">Associate degree or higher in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="3169" data-end="3260">10+ years of payroll experience, including experience managing or leading a payroll team.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="3261" data-end="3326">Experience with multi-state payroll tax jurisdictions required.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="3327" data-end="3397">Professional payroll credentials such as CPP, CPM, or CPS preferred.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="3398" data-end="3478">Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems highly preferred.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="3479" data-end="3543">Experience with Deltek Vision or another ERP system preferred.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="3544" data-end="3606">Strong Microsoft Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="3607" data-end="3757">Strong understanding of payroll compliance, payroll tax, wage and hour laws, deductions, benefits-related payroll processes, and audit requirements.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="3758" data-end="3810">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-start="3811" data-end="3924">Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and lead with discretion, accuracy, and professionalism.</li> </ul> Disclaimer While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you. Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team. #LI-CF1<div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range </div><div class="pay-range">$1—$1 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. Work/Life: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous Paid Time Off</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Parental Leave</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible work schedules are available for some positions</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences</li> </ul> Compensation: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive Compensation packages </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tuition Assistance</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Student Loan Repayment </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee Referrals </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dependent Care Match</li> </ul> ‘Atwell’ness: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Family Planning & IVF Benefits</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pet Insurance</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness</li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services</li> </ul></div>

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1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

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