Job Description

The Payroll Manager oversees and manages the end‑to‑end payroll operations for our company with approximately 12,000 employees, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing. We are looking for expertise in Oracleand serves as the subject‑matter expert for payroll processes, reporting, and compliance. The Payroll Manager will lead payroll staff, collaborate with HR and Finance, and support ongoing system improvements. You will manage the company's compliance with all federal, local and state payroll tax requirements and managing third-party vendors (e.g. ADP). You will report to the Director of Payroll and work on site at the Charlotte, NC office.

Essential Functions

Payroll Operations

• Manage the full-cycle payroll process for all employees using Oracle and ADP
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate payroll runs, audits, reconciliations, and year‑end processing including W‑2s.
• Monitor payroll transactions for accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll laws, certified payroll (Davis-Bacon Act), tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.

Oracle System Management

• Be our Oracle Payroll expert, managing configurations, troubleshooting issues, and partnering with IT/Oracle support.
• Maintain payroll system tables, earnings, deductions, and reporting configurations.
• Identify workflow improvements and automation within Oracle.
• Conduct testing for system upgrades, patches, and new feature releases.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and internal policies.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation for audits.
• Evaluate payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership.
• Partner with Finance on payroll GL reconciliation and month‑end close processes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Develop payroll team members.
• Work with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT to support organizational needs.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with a focus on accuracy and customer service.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects including system migrations, process redesign, and policy updates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2+ years managing payroll operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle and ADP.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Experience in a multi‑entity or large-scale organization.
• Familiarity with integrations between Oracle and external systems.

Benefits - What's in it for you:

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability

Paid Time Off

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. This role primarily requires the employee to frequently sit and stand. You may occasionally lift and/or move light materials (e.g., files, office supplies) up to 10 pounds.

Other Information

Pike Enterprises, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex , national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.