Position Summary
At Babcock Power, we are a driving force in power, committed to shaping the future of energy solutions. Driven by our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Performance, we enable our team to develop and deliver sustainable solutions for our customers. Join us in driving the science, technology and expertise that will serve the growing global demand for safe, reliable, clean energy.
The Payroll Manager serves as the organization's payroll expert, leading all aspects of payroll operations in a dynamic, multi-state environment. This highly visible role oversees payroll processing, compliance, audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure operational excellence and an exceptional employee experience.
Essential Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee weekly, bi-weekly, and off-cycle payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely employee payments.
• Manage payroll team members and third-party providers, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and applicable employment and tax regulations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and business leaders to support efficient payroll operations and deliver an exceptional employee experience.
• Serve as the organization's payroll subject matter expert, resolving complex payroll, tax, and compliance matters.
• Oversee payroll audits, reporting, account reconciliations, and payroll-related system and data integrity.
• Review payroll calculations, including earnings, bonuses, commissions, paid time off, and leave payments.
• Manage payroll-related vendor relationships and secure data integrations for benefits and retirement plans.
• Maintain payroll records and provide timely reporting, analysis, and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a mid-sized corporate environment, including multi-state payroll administration; global payroll exposure is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and employee benefit programs.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with professionalism, accuracy, and discretion.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with experience driving process improvements and operational efficiency.
• Ability to work onsite full-time (Monday through Friday) in our Marlborough, MA office is required.