Hiring: Payroll Manager Company: Form Energy Location: Somerville, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:41:44 Employment Type: Full-time / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : C++ About the job Experience: •8 years of experience in accounting, finance, HR, or related fields, including direct people management. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) highly preferred. •5 years of experience managing payroll in a manufacturing or production environment. Deep understanding of complex time-tracking (FLSA compliance, shift differentials, overtime rules, piece-rate, and multi-facility setups). Required Skills: •This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from either our office in Weirton, WV or Somerville, Massachusetts 3 days per week. •Compliance, Risk & Vendor Governance: Act as the primary relationship owner and escalation point for our payroll vendor (ADP) to maximize system capabilities and performance KPIs. Direct the preparation of quarterly/annual tax filings and serve as the lead interface for internal and external payroll audits. •Process Transformation & Executive Analytics: Partner with HR and Finance leadership to design and implement seamless automation workflows, system integrations, and scalable payroll process mapping. Deliver predictive analytics and executive-level reporting to advise senior leadership on strategic resource planning and operational trends. Qualifications: •Minimum of 3–5 years of experience managing payroll in a manufacturing or production environment. Deep understanding of complex time-tracking (FLSA compliance, shift differentials, overtime rules, piece-rate, and multi-facility setups). •Advanced, practical understanding of payroll tax laws, including multi-state taxation, reciprocal agreements, local tax jurisdictions, and year-end reconciliation. •Advanced expertise in ADP systems required, alongside experience managing complex vendor relationships and service-level agreements (SLAs). •Excellent communication and organizational skills •Demonstrated capacity to be onsite 3 days per week, schedule may occasionally vary depending on necessity to support the workforce. •Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. Compensation: •$128,660 - $184,966 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!