Senior Manager - Global Payroll

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Work-life flexibility

• Recognition and rewards

• Development and career opportunities

• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

The Senior Manager Global Payroll Operations oversees all payroll activities for a manufacturing workforce that includes hourly plant employees, union labor, shift‑based operations, and salaried staff. This leader ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple facilities while driving operational efficiency, system optimization, and strong internal controls. This role partners closely with HR, Plant Operations, Finance, and Labor Relations to support a safe, productive, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Specific  Responsibilities

Payroll Leadership & Operations

• Direct the full-cycle payroll process for multi-state and multi-country employee populations.
• Lead end‑to‑end payroll processing for multi‑site manufacturing operations, including high‑volume hourly workforces, shift differentials, overtime, and incentive pay.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and internal controls to maintain data integrity.
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and best practices.

Union & Labor Relations Alignment

• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to payroll processes.
• Partner with Labor Relations to ensure payroll practices align with union rules, grievance procedures, and contract renewals.
• Support audits, arbitration preparation, and labor negotiations with accurate payroll data.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll specialists and supervisors.
• Establish performance goals, provide coaching, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain expert knowledge of wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory changes.
• Manage payroll tax filings, year-end processes (W‑2, 1099, etc.), and audits.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Oversee payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP) and drive enhancements or implementations.
• Collaborate with HRIS and IT to ensure system accuracy, integration, and data flow.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HR on compensation changes, benefits, leaves of