HR Operations - RPL

Black Box; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box seeks an experienced HR Operations professional to lead payroll across a multi-state workforce. You will drive accuracy, compliance, and timely processing while optimizing HR systems, reporting, and lifecycle processes.

This role requires 7+ years in payroll/HR operations, CPP certification, and deep knowledge of payroll regulations, with hands-on experience in Excel and Power BI for data insights.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll across multiple states and payroll cycles (bi-weekly/monthly).
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Ability to reconcile payroll data with general ledger and reporting.
• Proven track record of process improvement and automation in payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees and cycles.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution; manage inputs from hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions, deductions.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll data and reporting; audit payrolls and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with wage laws and tax regulations; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Track payroll metrics with Excel and Power BI; support onboarding/offboarding inputs.
• Collaborate with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition on payroll implications of employee changes.
• Maintain data integrity between HRIS and payroll systems; support benefits deductions and timekeeping.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Serve as primary escalation point for payroll queries; coordinate with HR, Finance, Operations.

Skills

Payroll management

Multi-state payroll

Excel (pivot/lookup)

Power BI/Tableau

HRIS & payroll systems

Data analysis & reporting

CPP certification

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Black Box is seeking an experienced HR Operations professional with deep expertise in payroll management to lead and optimize payroll operations across a complex, multi-state workforce. This role will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing while driving operational excellence across HR systems, reporting, and employee lifecycle processes.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees (corporate, field, and project-based workforce)


• Ensure accurate and timely payroll execution (bi-weekly/monthly cycles)


• Manage payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, bonuses, commissions, and deductions


• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll data, general ledger, and reporting


• Handle payroll audits, discrepancies, and employee escalations


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws


• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, wage laws, and reporting requirements


• Prepare and validate payroll reports, audits, and filings


• Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory reviews


• Track and report payroll metrics and trends using Microsoft Excel and Power BI


• Oversee employee data changes impacting payroll (job changes, compensation updates)


• Partner with HRBPs and Talent Acquisition on onboarding/offboarding payroll inputs


• Ensure data integrity between HRIS and payroll systems


• Support benefits deductions, leave of absence tracking, and timekeeping systems


• Identify and implement payroll process improvements and automation opportunities


• Streamline workflows between HR, Finance, and Payroll


• Improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and enhance employee experience


• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries and escalations


• Partner with internal stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Operations


• Provide guidance on payroll policies, procedures, and best practices


• 7+ years of experience in payroll or HR operations with strong payroll ownership


• Proven experience managing multi-state payroll in the U.S.


• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and wage laws


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation)


• Experience with payroll systems


• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy


• Experience supporting field-based or hourly workforce (technicians, project teams)


• Experience with reporting tools like Power BI or Tableau


• Experience in a global or multi-country payroll environment


• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification


• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or related field


• Payroll Processing & Compliance


• Payroll Reconciliation & Audits


• HRIS & Payroll Systems


• Data Analysis & Reporting


• Process Improvement & Automation


• Stakeholder Management