Regional Payroll Manager (Union Payroll Exp REQUIRED)

Own the Numbers. Lead the Process. Power the People.

At PowerGrid Services, payroll isn’t just a function — it’s infrastructure.

We’re looking for a Regional Payroll Manager who thrives on complexity, loves building scalable processes, and understands that payroll accuracy is both a financial and compliance safeguard.

If you can reconcile across systems, lead a team with confidence, navigate multi-state regulations without blinking, and still hit weekly deadlines — keep reading.

What You’ll Own

You’ll oversee payroll operations across multiple business units and states, supporting a diverse workforce that includes union and non-union employees, field crews, office staff, and executives.

This role is equal parts:

• Strategist
• Operator
• Compliance Guardian
• Team Leader

What You’ll Do - Lead Multi-State Payroll Operations

• Manage end-to-end payroll across assigned business units
• Direct weekly payroll execution (including office and executive payroll)
• Serve as backup when needed — leaders lead from the front

Develop & Elevate the Payroll Team

• Train, mentor, and develop payroll staff
• Manage workload distribution
• Set performance expectations and accountability standards

Drive Accuracy & Compliance

• Research and resolve payroll exceptions
• Reconcile payroll between systems (UKG + ERP)
• Oversee tax filings and resolve notices
• Complete state registrations and POAs
• Manage internal and external payroll audits

Partner Across the Organization

• Collaborate with HR on onboarding, offboarding, leave, and compensation changes
• Work with Accounting & Finance on reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and month-end
• Interface with 401(k) vendor for weekly reconciliation and annual compliance testing

Report & Improve

• Monitor payroll metrics and provide leadership reporting
• Identify automation and process improvement opportunities
• Develop documentation, SOPs, and internal controls
• Support system upgrades, implementations, mergers, and expansions

What You Bring (Required)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent (required)
• 5+ years payroll experience
• 3+ years managing payroll for a multi-state organization
• Union Payroll experience
• Strong leadership and supervisory experience
• Deep knowledge of payroll tax regulations and wage & hour compliance

Preferred

• Payroll certification
• UKG Pro & Foundations experience
• ERP experience (QuickBooks a plus)
• Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)

What Sets You Apart

• You think in controls and compliance.
• You manage deadlines without panic.
• You love cleaning up messy processes.
• You balance big-picture strategy with weekly execution.
• You protect confidential information like it’s sacred.
• You believe scalable systems are the backbone of growth.

Why This Role Matters

You won’t just run payroll.

You will:

• Protect the organization from regulatory risk
• Ensure accurate pay across a diverse workforce
• Build scalable systems to support growth
• Strengthen financial reporting accuracy
• Lead a high-impact team

This is a leadership role with operational authority and executive visibility.

Work Environment

• Office-based professional setting
• Standard office equipment
• Primarily sedentary
• Up to 10 lbs lifting
• Significant screen time and data analysis

Join a Company That Values Precision & Performance

At PowerGrid Services, we believe operational excellence starts with strong infrastructure. Payroll is foundational — and this role is critical to our continued expansion.

PowerGrid Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote