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Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense. Under limited direction, responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end payroll function across union and non-union labor groups. Oversees payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, retirement and deduction processing, and payroll accounting activities in alignment with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prime contract, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Serves as the primary subject matter authority for Costpoint payroll administration and payroll governance, while providing leadership, direction, and oversight to payroll staff.
Job Responsibility:
Leads payroll operations for multi-site, union and non-union populations, including oversight of payroll processing cycles, payroll corrections, and off-cycle payments
Manages payroll compliance with DOE contractual requirements, collective bargaining agreements, wage determinations, and applicable tax laws and regulations
Directs payroll tax activities, including preparation, reconciliation, and filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax forms (W-2, 940, 941, state equivalents)
Oversees payroll accounting activities, including preparation of payroll journal entries, reconciliation of payroll general ledger accounts, and maintenance of payroll ledgers
Serves as the primary Costpoint payroll system authority, including configuration oversight, testing of system changes, coordination with IT and vendors, and resolution of complex payroll issues
Provides leadership, coaching, work review, and workload prioritization for payroll staff, supporting consistent execution and adherence to internal controls
Oversees retirement, benefit, and deduction processing, including coordination with 401(k) administrators, union dues, flexible spending accounts, and other statutory and voluntary
Conducts research and provides authoritative guidance on the tax and accounting treatment of complex or non-routine payroll transactions
Prepares payroll-related reporting and analysis for senior management, internal stakeholders, auditors, and external agencies
Establishes and maintains payroll procedures, internal controls, and documentation to support audit readiness, data integrity, and compliance obligations
Partners with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to support organizational initiatives, audits, and workforce changes impacting payroll
Performs other related duties as
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent 8+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Deltek Costpoint experience
Demonstrates strong leadership capability with ability to guide, coach, and develop payroll
Exhibits advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and regulatory requirements simultaneously
Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal business contexts with internal and external stakeholders
Applies sound judgment and discretion when handling highly sensitive, confidential, and proprietary payroll and employee information
Applies organizational policies, procedures, and governance standards across payroll
Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to payroll compliance, accounting, and system-driven processes