About this opportunity
Black Box lists this HR Operations - RPL opportunity in rayville, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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
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