Senior Payroll Specialist

Aerones provides robot-enabled wind turbine maintenance and inspection services, helping wind farm operators improve safety, efficiency, and predictive maintenance through advanced robotics technology. Working at the intersection of robotics and renewable energy, the team supports wind farm operators with services that help keep critical infrastructure running reliably and efficiently.

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will play an important role in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll operations that support employees across the business. This role is central to maintaining confidence in payroll processes, partnering with internal teams, and helping build dependable workflows that scale with the needs of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 50–200 employees across multiple U.S. states, including both hourly (non-exempt) and salaried (exempt) employees.
• Manage all aspects of timesheet collection, review, and validation to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Administer garnishments, wage attachments, and child support orders in compliance with federal and state laws.
• Oversee per diem disbursements and travel reimbursement processes, ensuring IRS and company policy compliance.
• Collaborate closely with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll records and reporting.
• Ensure accurate setup and ongoing maintenance of employee tax profiles, benefits deductions, and direct deposit information.
• Maintain payroll compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Generate and review payroll reports and audits to ensure data integrity.
• Assist in the development and documentation of payroll processes and workflows.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal departments.
• Utilize TriNet HR Plus for payroll processing and reporting.

• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive payroll experience in the United States, including hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Demonstrated experience managing garnishments, per diem disbursements, and travel reimbursements.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance for hourly (non-exempt) and salaried (exempt) employees.
• Proven track record of successful timesheet management in a high-paced, automated environment.
• Proficiency in using payroll software, timekeeping platforms, payroll reporting tools, HRIS/payroll integrations, and Excel.
• In-depth understanding of federal and state payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience partnering with HR and Accounting on payroll matters.
• Experience supporting employees and department leaders on payroll-related questions and issues.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to work on-site.
• Experience with TriNet HR Plus preferred.

• Compensation $33 to $36 per hour.

Aerones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, National Origin, Age, Disability, Veteran Status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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