HR Operations - RPL Black Box United States, Louisiana, Rayville Oct 02, 2026 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

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