Payroll Manager: Lead Team, 1,900+ Employees

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Street (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Payroll Manager to lead a four‑person team and run payroll for 1,900 employees. Reporting to the Controller, you will ensure accurate processing, compliance, and support for the future ERP transition.

You will drive process improvements, oversee job costing data in Epicor, and provide timely payroll reporting and analytics, partnering with finance and operations to fuel growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience leading payroll teams and overseeing payroll for a large workforce.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Paychex; Workday experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of job costing and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a large employee base; address tax, benefit, and compliance questions.
• Lead the payroll team and collaborate to resolve day-to-day challenges.
• Drive process improvements and prepare for ERP transition (Workday) in 2026.

Skills

Management experience

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Paychex

Workday

Epicor ERP

Job description

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a Payroll Manager to lead a four‑person team and run payroll for 1,900 employees. Reporting to the Controller, you will ensure accurate processing, compliance, and support for the future ERP transition.

You will drive process improvements, oversee job costing data in Epicor, and provide timely payroll reporting and analytics, partnering with finance and operations to fuel growth.