Lead, US Payroll

Westinghouse Electric Company

. Lead the US Payroll Delivery team supporting end-to-end payroll processing for Westinghouse employees .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $112,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in US payroll processing, including leadership of payroll teams, compliance with payroll regulations, and effective coordination with HR and business teams. Proficient in managing payroll operations, addressing control gaps, and implementing process improvements.

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US Payroll ProcessingTeam LeadershipCPP CertificationUnion Payroll ExperiencePayroll Compliance

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll CalculationsPayroll ReconciliationPayroll DocumentationPayroll ControlsPayroll Inputs ValidationPayroll Data ChangesProcess StandardizationAutomationService-Delivery Improvements

Soft Skills

CoachingCross-TrainingProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SystemsHR SystemsIntegration ToolsTesting ToolsVendor Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPP Certification

Industry Keywords

US PayrollExport Control ComplianceAudit SupportRisk ManagementControl Gaps

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the US Payroll Delivery team supporting end-to-end payroll processing for Westinghouse employees
Ensure assigned US payrolls are processed according to payroll calendars, deadlines, company policies, procedures, and payroll controls
Direct daily team activities, including workload allocation, coaching, cross-training, backup coverage, payroll inputs, validations, calculations, reviews, finalization, reconciliations, exceptions, corrections, and employee inquiries
Escalate complex delivery issues
Maintain documentation and control evidence to support audits
Coordinate with HR and other business teams
Address risks, recurring errors, control gaps, and root causes through corrective action
Coordinate system changes, integrations, testing, payroll data changes, transformation projects, organizational changes, training, vendor relationships, process standardization, automation, and service-delivery improvements
Report to the Manager, Americas Payroll

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of leading US payroll processing
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience dealing with union payroll
CPP certification preferred
Must comply with applicable United States export control requirements where relevant

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical benefits, potentially including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs, including Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs
Global Recognition and Service Programs
Employee Referral Program