• Responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end payroll function across union and non-union labor groups. • Oversees payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, retirement and deduction processing, and payroll accounting activities in alignment with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prime contract, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Serves as the primary subject matter authority for Costpoint payroll administration and payroll governance, while providing leadership, direction, and oversight to payroll staff. • Leads payroll operations for multi-site, union and non-union populations, including oversight of payroll processing cycles, payroll corrections, and off-cycle payments. • Manages payroll compliance with DOE contractual requirements, collective bargaining agreements, wage determinations, and applicable tax laws and regulations. • Directs payroll tax activities, including preparation, reconciliation, and filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax forms (W-2, 940, 941, state equivalents). • Oversees payroll accounting activities, including preparation of payroll journal entries, reconciliation of payroll general ledger accounts, and maintenance of payroll ledgers. • Serves as the primary Costpoint payroll system authority, including configuration oversight, testing of system changes, coordination with IT and vendors, and resolution of complex payroll issues. • Provides leadership, coaching, work review, and workload prioritization for payroll staff, supporting consistent execution and adherence to internal controls. • Oversees retirement, benefit, and deduction processing, including coordination with 401(k) administrators, union dues, flexible spending accounts, and other statutory and voluntary. • Conducts research and provides authoritative guidance on the tax and accounting treatment of complex or non-routine payroll transactions. • Prepares payroll-related reporting and analysis for senior management, internal stakeholders, auditors, and external agencies. • Establishes and maintains payroll procedures, internal controls, and documentation to support audit readiness, data integrity, and compliance obligations. • Partners with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support organizational initiatives, audits, and workforce changes impacting payroll. • Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Align payroll calculations with accounting, tax, and compliance requirements • Process and validate structured input data (salary, bonuses, leave) to ensure accurate payroll runs • Continually inspect and analyse payroll data, flagging and escalating any inconsistencies. • Define and document operational requirements for technical implementation • Map product features to payroll workflows, ensuring seamless integration • Translate manual payroll logic into structured rules that can be automated • Perform user testing of new features to ensure operational edge cases are covered • Support the documentation and improvement of payroll workflows and edge cases • Identify repetitive tasks that could be standardised or automated • Contribute to the creation of scalable logic and templates for multi-country payroll • Use Alteryx to automate payroll workflows, reduce manual work, and improve data accuracy • Communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders (Finance, Product, Engineering, Ops) • Help track open items, missing data, or blockers across cross-functional teams • Take ownership of smaller deliverables and follow up with the right people to resolve issues • Be proactive, organised, and eager to contribute to a high-performing, globally distributed team

• Handle full-cycle payroll setup and ongoing payroll processing using Gusto. • Manage employee onboarding, terminations, payroll adjustments, and updates. • Ensure compliance with US federal, state, and local payroll regulations. • Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation. • Identify and resolve discrepancies promptly and proactively. • Coordinate with clients to gather required payroll data and approvals. • Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned payroll clients. • Communicate clearly regarding payroll timelines, requirements, and issues. • Support onboarding for payroll and bookkeeping clients. • Manage scheduling, calendar coordination, and meeting logistics. • Assist with email management and follow-ups. • Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation as needed. • Track priorities and support task coordination across initiatives.

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Payroll Manager (3772). Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. Under limited direction, responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end payroll function across union and non-union labor groups. Oversees payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, retirement and deduction processing, and payroll accounting activities in alignment with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prime contract, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Serves as the primary subject matter authority for Costpoint payroll administration and payroll governance, while providing leadership, direction, and oversight to payroll staff. Functional: - Leads payroll operations for multi-site, union and non-union populations, including oversight of payroll processing cycles, payroll corrections, and off-cycle payments. - Manages payroll compliance with DOE contractual requirements, collective bargaining agreements, wage determinations, and applicable tax laws and regulations. - Directs payroll tax activities, including preparation, reconciliation, and filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax forms (W-2, 940, 941, state equivalents). - Oversees payroll accounting activities, including preparation of payroll journal entries, reconciliation of payroll general ledger accounts, and maintenance of payroll ledgers. - Serves as the primary Costpoint payroll system authority, including configuration oversight, testing of system changes, coordination with IT and vendors, and resolution of complex payroll issues. - Provides leadership, coaching, work review, and workload prioritization for payroll staff, supporting consistent execution and adherence to internal controls. - Oversees retirement, benefit, and deduction processing, including coordination with 401(k) administrators, union dues, flexible spending accounts, and other statutory and voluntary - Conducts research and provides authoritative guidance on the tax and accounting treatment of complex or non-routine payroll transactions. - Prepares payroll-related reporting and analysis for senior management, internal stakeholders, auditors, and external agencies. - Establishes and maintains payroll procedures, internal controls, and documentation to support audit readiness, data integrity, and compliance obligations. - Partners with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support organizational initiatives, audits, and workforce changes impacting payroll. - Performs other related duties as.