Total Rewards and Payroll Manager

Giga Energy

. Own end-to-end payroll for a multi-state workforce, including regular cycles, off-cycle runs, corrections, bonuses, per diems, deductions, and garnishments .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll management for multi-state workforces, including payroll processing, compliance, and benefits administration. Proficient in utilizing modern payroll systems and ensuring data quality while maintaining strong communication with employees and stakeholders.

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End-To-End Payroll ManagementPayroll Controls And ComplianceBenefits AdministrationCompensation And Equity ProgramsPayroll Systems Fluency

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingMulti-State Tax CoordinationReconciliationsBonus CalculationsEquity AdministrationData Quality ManagementAudit-Ready RecordsPayroll Cycle StabilizationVariance ReviewsGarnishments

Soft Skills

DiscretionJudgmentClear CommunicationProblem SolvingConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

RipplingHRIS PlatformsCartaShareworksPayroll Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

EnergyInfrastructureManufacturingConstructionPhysical Operating Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end payroll for a multi-state workforce, including regular cycles, off-cycle runs, corrections, bonuses, per diems, deductions, and garnishments
Maintain payroll controls, reconciliations, variance reviews, payroll tax registrations and filings, year-end processing, and audit-ready records
Own benefits administration, including enrollment, eligibility, employee issues, broker and vendor relationships, renewals, and utilization
Administer compensation, incentive, and equity programs, including salary bands, benchmarking, bonus calculations and payouts, grant records, vesting, exercises, and reporting
Own payroll and rewards systems and data, including Rippling configuration, reporting, and employee/pay record quality
Answer employee payroll and benefits questions confidentially and address recurring root causes
Partner with the Controller and accounting team on payroll accounting, cash funding, and controls
Partner with People leadership on benefits strategy and the compensation calendar
In the first 90 days, take over the payroll cycle, stabilize the recurring calendar, and document processes, controls, and exceptions
By the end of the first year, establish clean payroll operations, understandable and usable benefits, timely compensation and equity administration, and trusted leadership reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of payroll for a multi-state workforce, including hands-on processing, corrections, garnishments, and year-end; personally run payroll, not just overseen a vendor
Strong payroll controls and compliance fundamentals: reconciliations, multi-state tax coordination, approval and segregation rules, year-end processing, and audit-ready records working alongside accounting
Working depth in benefits administration: enrollment, eligibility, broker or vendor management, renewals, employee issues, and utilization
Experience administering compensation and equity programs: salary structures or bands, benchmarking support, bonus or incentive calculations and payouts with a clean audit trail, and day-to-day equity administration with external counsel support
Systems fluency with modern payroll and HRIS platforms such as Rippling or comparable tools, including configuration, reporting, and data quality
Discretion and judgment with sensitive employee and compensation data, and clear, direct communication with employees, executives, and vendors
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or comparable payroll certification (bonus point)
Experience building or rebuilding payroll operations at a scaling company (bonus point)
Experience with mixed hourly and salaried workforces, field or project-based teams, or multiple legal entities (bonus point)
Hands-on experience with equity administration platforms such as Carta or Shareworks, or comparable cap-table tools (bonus point)
Experience in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, construction, or another physical operating environment (bonus point)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Commuter benefits, where applicable
Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites