About Us   

Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. At United Utility, we are committed to powering progress and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment.  

About the Role

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization’s end-to-end payroll process. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, processes multi-state payroll, audits records for accuracy, and works closely with HR and Finance departments to support payroll operations and reporting. The Senior Payroll Specialist serves as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior payroll staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly or bi-weekly payrolls for multiple entities or locations.
• Audit and reconcile payroll data, including hours worked, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with year-end activities, including W-2 processing and annual reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams for payroll-related audits and reporting.
• Train and support junior payroll staff; review their work for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred or 4+ years of experience in payroll processing, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Proficiency in payroll systems such as Sage 300 CRE & UKG.
• Proficiency in Crystal Reports
• Strong knowledge of payroll best practices, tax laws, and wage/hour regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is preferred but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.