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Can you trace a discrepancy back to its source, help a team work through a difficult issue, and build the relationships that keep things moving across multiple locations?\nAt The Elmet Group, we’re looking for a Payroll Manager who wants to put those skills to work and help shape how payroll operates as our company grows.\nOur businesses support demanding manufacturing, aerospace, and defense applications. Behind that work are employees who count on us to get their pay right. You’ll lead payroll across our assigned U.S. businesses and locations, strengthen our processes, and remain personally involved in the work.\nThe Opportunity\nReporting to the Director of Total Rewards, this role combines hands-on payroll responsibility with team leadership and meaningful opportunities to improve systems and processes. You’ll develop the payroll team, establish clear priorities, and build productive relationships with site HR, Operations, and Finance. You’ll have the opportunity to turn improvements into dependable everyday practices, with clear procedures, effective reviews, and people who understand their responsibilities.\nWhat you’ll own\nAccurate, timely payroll. Lead and actively participate in payroll preparation, processing, review, and reconciliation for hourly and salaried employees across assigned locations.\nA capable payroll team. Supervise and coach the Payroll Coordinator and assigned payroll support, clarify responsibilities, balance workloads, and develop dependable backup coverage.\nProblems resolved thoroughly. Investigate discrepancies involving employee records, timecards, pay rules, system calculations, and payments. Verify corrections and address the causes of recurring issues.\nStrong site partnerships. Work closely with HR, supervisors, Operations, and Finance to coordinate employee changes, timecard approvals, payroll reviews, and deadlines.\nReliable systems and information. Strengthen Paylocity payroll and timekeeping processes, validate employee setup, and coordinate testing of approved system changes.\nPractical controls and compliance. Maintain documented approvals, independent reviews, appropriate access, and accurate records. Oversee payroll-provider tax and reporting deliverables and support audits.\nCoordinated payroll handoffs. Partner with Finance and Total Rewards on accounting outputs, payroll reconciliations, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and related files.\nResponsive employee service. Address pay concerns with discretion, clear communication, and dependable follow-through.\nLasting process improvements. Create useful procedures, checklists, and training that help payroll staff and site partners perform their responsibilities consistently.\nRequirements\nWhat you bring\nYou have a record of delivering payroll accurately while managing competing deadlines. You understand the details of hourly payroll and know how to work through an issue from the original employee record to the final payment. You’ve supervised, coached, or served as the accountable lead for payroll staff. You might already be a payroll manager, or you may be an experienced supervisor ready for broader ownership.\nWe’re especially interested in someone who:\nBrings at least five years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including direct responsibility for processing and reviewing payroll.\nHas strong working knowledge of multistate payroll tax and wage-and-hour requirements.\nUnderstands hourly workforces, multiple shifts, differentials, premiums, and overtime calculations.\nIs a strong problem solver who asks thoughtful questions, gets to the root of an issue, and follows through with practical solutions that prevent it from happening again.\nBuilds trust with employees, site HR teams, Operations leaders, and Finance.\nIs comfortable improving processes while continuing to deliver payroll.\nUses Excel and payroll reporting to compare records, identify exceptions, and explain variances.\nBrings strong payroll and timekeeping system skills. Paylocity experience is a plus.\nManufacturing payroll experience and Certified Payroll Professional certification are preferred. Relevant education or equivalent practical experience is welcome.\nWorking in Portland and staying connected\nThis position is based in our Portland, Maine office. No travel is required.\nYou’ll support colleagues across multiple locations, so proactive communication and strong working relationships matter. We’re looking for someone who establishes a dependable working rhythm, addresses concerns early, and follows through without waiting to be prompted.\nCompensation\nThe anticipated annual base salary range is $95,000 to $115,000, with placement based on relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This range represents base salary only. Benefits and bonus opportunities are separate.\nBenefits and additional compensation\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; and short- and long-term disability coverage.\nHealth savings and flexible spending account options, subject to eligibility.\n401(k) retirement savings with pre-tax and Roth contribution options, company matching contributions, and company-funded profit sharing.\n120 hours of paid time off annually, equivalent to three weeks based on a 40-hour workweek, for vacation and sick time. Additional leave and sick time are provided where required by applicable law.\nEight paid holidays plus one floating holiday annually, subject to start-date eligibility.\nEligibility to participate in the Company’s bonus program, subject to applicable plan terms.\nBenefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.\nWhat success looks like\nEmployees are paid accurately and on time. Pay concerns receive clear answers and verified corrections. Site partners understand their responsibilities and deadlines. The payroll team has useful procedures, effective coaching, and dependable backup support.\nOver time, you’ll build a payroll operation with fewer recurring errors, stronger controls, and the capacity to support the company’s next stage.\nReady to Get Started? Apply today and start building your career with Elmet Technologies.\nSearch Process Note\nThe Elmet Group is managing this search directly and is not accepting submissions from outside recruitment firms.\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nThe Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. 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