Senior Payroll Operations Leader, Multi-State Expert

Socket.dev; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock Power, Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead all payroll operations in a multi-state environment and partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits to deliver accurate employee payments. The role requires 5+ years of payroll experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

This onsite, full-time position offers an opportunity to drive payroll excellence and data integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a mid-sized corporate environment.
• Deep knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and employee benefit programs.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism, accuracy, and discretion.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-state payroll

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Babcock Power, Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead all payroll operations in a multi-state environment and partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits to deliver accurate employee payments. The role requires 5+ years of payroll experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

This onsite, full-time position offers an opportunity to drive payroll excellence and data integrity.