Payroll Manager

ACT Power Services

Payroll Manager overseeing multi-state payroll processes for ACT Power Services. Collaborating with HR and Finance to ensure compliance and payroll accuracy.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeMorrisville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing multi-state payroll processing, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and executing accurate payroll transactions. Proficient in analyzing payroll data and trends to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.

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Multi-State Payroll ProcessingPayroll Compliance KnowledgeAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Data ReconciliationPayroll Tax RegulationsWage-and-Hour LawsCertified Payroll ReportingData AnalysisLabor Distribution ReportingWorkforce AnalyticsJob-Costing DataEmployee Lifecycle Transactions

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

Internal ControlsCompliance ReportingPrevailing Wage StandardsDynamic EnvironmentEmployee Inquiries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution.
Review, approve, and reconcile payroll data, including timekeeping records, overtime, shift differentials, paid leave, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits.
Ensure payroll processes are completed in compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for complex payroll-related issues and escalated employee inquiries.
Administer payroll-related employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, separations, compensation changes, bonuses, promotions, and benefit deductions.
Track all company actions and reporting to ensure compliance with the IRA and report on compliance to both internal and external stakeholders.
Support payroll and operations team to ensure prevailing wage standards are met.
Monitor regulatory changes impacting payroll and implement process modifications as required.
Prepare payroll reports, labor distribution reports, workforce analytics, and job-costing data for leadership.
Analyze payroll trends and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including ownership of multi-state payroll processing.
Experience managing payroll for organizations with 200+ employees.
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll tax regulations, and federal and state wage-and-hour laws.
Demonstrated experience with prevailing wage requirements and certified payroll reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data reconciliation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Strong communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Short-term and Long-term disability
Critical illness
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Training and Development
Legal and Identity Theft
Pet Insurance