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At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities across conventional power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, grid operations and complex industrial facilities. At every level of the company, our people share a common goal: to instill confidence in our clients through a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and the quality of our work.
NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, managing more than 400 facilities and over 60 GW of generation under contract across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the UK. Powered by a team of roughly 4,000 people, we now support the full life cycle of energy and industrial plants — from development and construction through operations, optimization, digital transformation, and decommissioning — giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers while helping to modernize the critical infrastructure that keeps communities running.
Sr. Manager, Global Payroll & HRIS
Lead. Transform. Influence.
At NAES, we believe payroll is far more than processing transactions—it's one of the most visible expressions of trust between an employer and its employees. Every paycheck represents our commitment to our people.
We're looking for an exceptional leader who sees payroll and HR technology as strategic business functions, not administrative ones. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives building high-performing teams, modernizing systems, developing people, and creating world-class employee experiences across a global organization.
You'll lead an outstanding payroll and HRIS organization while partnering closely with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, IT, Legal, and executive leadership to shape the future of how we operate. If you're energized by solving complex problems, inspiring teams, simplifying processes, and leading through influence, we'd like to meet you.
Position Summary
The Sr. Manager of Global Payroll & HRIS provides strategic leadership for all global payroll operations and HR technology. This executive leader is responsible for developing the long-term vision for payroll, ensuring exceptional operational execution, strengthening governance and compliance, and building scalable systems that support the organization's continued growth.
Success in this role requires more than technical expertise. We're seeking a leader with strong emotional intelligence, sound business judgment, and a passion for developing people. Someone who creates clarity during change, builds trust across functions, and inspires teams to continuously improve.
The Sr. Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while driving modernization of payroll and HRIS platforms to improve the employee experience and organizational efficiency.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a forward-looking global payroll and HRIS strategy that supports organizational growth and scalability
- Build a culture focused on operational excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on payroll strategy, workforce technology, compliance, and organizational risk
- Lead transformational initiatives that simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience
Build High-Performing Teams
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain exceptional payroll and HRIS professionals
- Foster an environment built on trust, collaboration, accountability, and ownership
- Develop future leaders while encouraging innovation, curiosity, and professional growth
- Lead with humility, empathy, and emotional intelligence
Global Payroll Excellence
- Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple countries and jurisdictions
- Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, provincial, and local payroll, tax, wage, and employment regulations
- Own payroll governance, internal controls, audit readiness, JSOX compliance, and data privacy standards
- Continuously evaluate and improve payroll policies, controls, and operating procedures
HR Technology & Process Transformation
- Lead the strategic direction of payroll and HRIS platforms, including UKG Workforce and future technologies
- Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve integrations, and leverage technology to eliminate manual processes
- Champion data integrity and reporting capabilities that support better business decisions
- Partner with IT to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient HR technology solutions
Financial Partnership
- Partner closely with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, executive compensation, and financial reporting
- Ensure payroll data supports audit requirements and organizational financial controls
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting, reporting, and operational efficiency
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Build trusted relationships across HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Operations, and executive leadership
- Influence decisions through collaboration rather than authority
- Communicate complex issues clearly and confidently to executives and stakeholders
- Lead organizational change with transparency and confidence
Vendor & Service Delivery
- Establish strategic partnerships with global payroll providers and technology vendors
- Hold partners accountable through clearly defined service levels and performance expectations
- Continuously evaluate vendor performance, technology, and opportunities for improvement
What Success Looks Like
- Build an engaged, high-performing team that enjoys working together
- Create a culture where people are empowered to solve problems and improve processes
- Deliver an exceptional employee payroll experience built on accuracy, responsiveness, and trust
- Modernize payroll operations through technology and automation
- Strengthen governance while simplifying how work gets done
- Become a trusted business partner to executive leadership
- Leave the organization stronger than they found it
What We're Looking For
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required
- 12+ years of progressive payroll leadership, including significant global payroll responsibility
- Proven experience leading large-scale payroll transformation and HRIS modernization initiatives
- Experience managing complex international payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions
- Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams
Leadership Competencies
We're looking for someone who brings both technical excellence and exceptional leadership
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- High emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Executive presence with humility and authenticity
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinking balanced with operational discipline
- Courage to make difficult decisions while leading with empathy
- Ability to inspire, coach, and develop others
- Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning
- A growth mindset with a passion for innovation
- Calm, thoughtful leadership during periods of change
Working Relationships
- Reports to Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Compensation
The initial compensation will range from $152,200 to $175,100 depending on experience
Partners closely with
- Executive Leadership Team
- Human Resources
- Finance & Accounting
- Information Technology
- Legal & Compliance
- Global Operations
- External Payroll Partners
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.
NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.
Experience
- Preferred 12+ years of progressive payroll leadership, including significant global payroll responsibility.
- Proven experience leading large-scale payroll transformation and HRIS modernization initiatives.
- Experience managing complex international payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams.
Education
- Preferred Bachelor's or better in Accounting or related field
Licenses & Certifications
- Required Driver's License
- CPP Cert. Payroll Prof
Skills
- Preferred Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Multi-State Payroll Processing
- Payroll
- Payroll Analysis
- Payroll Taxes
- Ultimate Software
- Verbal and Written Communications
Behaviors
- Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
About NAES
At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities across conventional power generation, renewable energy, energy storage, grid operations and complex industrial facilities. At every level of the company, our people share a common goal: to instill confidence in our clients through a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and the quality of our work.
NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, managing more than 400 facilities and over 60 GW of generation under contract across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the UK. Powered by a team of roughly 4,000 people, we now support the full life cycle of energy and industrial plants — from development and construction through operations, optimization, digital transformation, and decommissioning — giving our employees the opportunity to grow their careers while helping to modernize the critical infrastructure that keeps communities running.
Sr. Manager, Global Payroll & HRIS
Lead. Transform. Influence.
At NAES, we believe payroll is far more than processing transactions—it's one of the most visible expressions of trust between an employer and its employees. Every paycheck represents our commitment to our people.
We're looking for an exceptional leader who sees payroll and HR technology as strategic business functions, not administrative ones. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives building high-performing teams, modernizing systems, developing people, and creating world-class employee experiences across a global organization.
You'll lead an outstanding payroll and HRIS organization while partnering closely with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, IT, Legal, and executive leadership to shape the future of how we operate. If you're energized by solving complex problems, inspiring teams, simplifying processes, and leading through influence, we'd like to meet you.
Position Summary
The Sr. Manager of Global Payroll & HRIS provides strategic leadership for all global payroll operations and HR technology. This executive leader is responsible for developing the long-term vision for payroll, ensuring exceptional operational execution, strengthening governance and compliance, and building scalable systems that support the organization's continued growth.
Success in this role requires more than technical expertise. We're seeking a leader with strong emotional intelligence, sound business judgment, and a passion for developing people. Someone who creates clarity during change, builds trust across functions, and inspires teams to continuously improve.
The Sr. Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while driving modernization of payroll and HRIS platforms to improve the employee experience and organizational efficiency.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a forward-looking global payroll and HRIS strategy that supports organizational growth and scalability
- Build a culture focused on operational excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on payroll strategy, workforce technology, compliance, and organizational risk
- Lead transformational initiatives that simplify processes, improve efficiency, and enhance the employee experience
Build High-Performing Teams
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain exceptional payroll and HRIS professionals
- Foster an environment built on trust, collaboration, accountability, and ownership
- Develop future leaders while encouraging innovation, curiosity, and professional growth
- Lead with humility, empathy, and emotional intelligence
Global Payroll Excellence
- Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple countries and jurisdictions
- Ensure compliance with international, federal, state, provincial, and local payroll, tax, wage, and employment regulations
- Own payroll governance, internal controls, audit readiness, JSOX compliance, and data privacy standards
- Continuously evaluate and improve payroll policies, controls, and operating procedures
HR Technology & Process Transformation
- Lead the strategic direction of payroll and HRIS platforms, including UKG Workforce and future technologies
- Identify opportunities to automate workflows, improve integrations, and leverage technology to eliminate manual processes
- Champion data integrity and reporting capabilities that support better business decisions
- Partner with IT to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient HR technology solutions
Financial Partnership
- Partner closely with Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, executive compensation, and financial reporting
- Ensure payroll data supports audit requirements and organizational financial controls
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting, reporting, and operational efficiency
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Build trusted relationships across HR, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Operations, and executive leadership
- Influence decisions through collaboration rather than authority
- Communicate complex issues clearly and confidently to executives and stakeholders
- Lead organizational change with transparency and confidence
Vendor & Service Delivery
- Establish strategic partnerships with global payroll providers and technology vendors
- Hold partners accountable through clearly defined service levels and performance expectations
- Continuously evaluate vendor performance, technology, and opportunities for improvement
What Success Looks Like
- Build an engaged, high-performing team that enjoys working together
- Create a culture where people are empowered to solve problems and improve processes
- Deliver an exceptional employee payroll experience built on accuracy, responsiveness, and trust
- Modernize payroll operations through technology and automation
- Strengthen governance while simplifying how work gets done
- Become a trusted business partner to executive leadership
- Leave the organization stronger than they found it
What We're Looking For
Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related discipline
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required
- 12+ years of progressive payroll leadership, including significant global payroll responsibility
- Proven experience leading large-scale payroll transformation and HRIS modernization initiatives
- Experience managing complex international payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions
- Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams
Leadership Competencies
We're looking for someone who brings both technical excellence and exceptional leadership
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- High emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Executive presence with humility and authenticity
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinking balanced with operational discipline
- Courage to make difficult decisions while leading with empathy
- Ability to inspire, coach, and develop others
- Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning
- A growth mindset with a passion for innovation
- Calm, thoughtful leadership during periods of change
Working Relationships
- Reports to Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Compensation
The initial compensation will range from $152,200 to $175,100 depending on experience
Partners closely with
- Executive Leadership Team
- Human Resources
- Finance & Accounting
- Information Technology
- Legal & Compliance
- Global Operations
- External Payroll Partners
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.
NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.
Experience
- Preferred 12+ years of progressive payroll leadership, including significant global payroll responsibility.
- Proven experience leading large-scale payroll transformation and HRIS modernization initiatives.
- Experience managing complex international payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams.
Education
- Preferred Bachelor's or better in Accounting or related field
Licenses & Certifications
- Required Driver's License
- CPP Cert. Payroll Prof
Skills
- Preferred Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Multi-State Payroll Processing
- Payroll
- Payroll Analysis
- Payroll Taxes
- Ultimate Software
- Verbal and Written Communications
Behaviors
- Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Payroll Analyst
Document your degree's field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to payroll analysis. A finance or accounting degree is strongest. If yours is in a adjacent field like business or economics, gather coursework transcripts showing quantitative and payroll-relevant modules before applying.
Target employers with certified LCA history
Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search to verify that a prospective employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for payroll or compensation analyst roles before. Prior LCA filings signal an HR infrastructure already set up to sponsor your H-1B.
Find H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Payroll Analyst openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is possible in theory but the employer has never actually filed, saving weeks of back-and-forth.
Clarify SOC code before the LCA is filed
Payroll Analyst roles can be classified under multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes, which affects the prevailing wage USCIS uses to evaluate your offer. Confirm with your employer which SOC code they plan to use and cross-check it against O*NET before the LCA is certified.
Negotiate a start date that clears cap-gap risk
If you're transitioning from OPT, your employment authorization depends on cap-gap coverage. Confirm your offer letter specifies an October 1 start date or later, so USCIS approval aligns with your authorized period and your employer isn't left with a gap in your work eligibility.
Ask about premium processing before signing
Standard I-129 adjudication can run several months, leaving your start date uncertain. Confirm whether your employer will elect premium processing, which gives USCIS a 15-business-day decision window, so you and your payroll team can plan onboarding timelines accurately.
H-1B Visa Payroll Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as accounting, finance, or human resources management. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title, so employers need to document that the role involves complex payroll analysis rather than routine data entry or clerical processing.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Payroll Analyst positions?
Large corporations with dedicated compensation and HR operations, payroll service firms, healthcare networks, and multinational companies with cross-border workforce needs are the most consistent sponsors. You can browse verified openings from employers with active H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate, filtering specifically for payroll and compensation analyst roles.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect a Payroll Analyst offer?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify to DOL that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the Payroll Analyst SOC code in your work location. The prevailing wage is determined by the specific wage level your employer selects, and underpaying relative to that level is one of the most common reasons LCAs are challenged.
Can a Payroll Analyst role support an H-1B extension beyond the initial six-year period?
Yes, if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf and it has been pending for more than 365 days, you qualify for one-year extensions beyond the six-year cap under AC21. Without an active green card process, extensions past six years aren't available and you'd need to leave or change status.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Payroll Analyst role?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, transfer your petition, or change to another status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes. Working during the grace period without an active petition is not authorized, even if you've secured a verbal offer.