Payroll Manager

Date: May 15, 2024

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 79900

is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

We are seeking a team member with a passion for people and has the drive to manage a team to success. Along with the daily oversight of all payroll activities, the position will manage various special projects which requires both top-notch project management skills, data analysis with strong analytical skills, and financial forecasting experience. The position will also partner closely with IT and be integral to the SAP payroll system planning process. As such, the ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, a proven track record to multitask, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Additionally, the position is a key member of the HR Storm Support team.

Job Overview

Leaders in this role manage and provide daily oversight to all payroll activities. Individuals ensure an accurate and timely payroll is processed for all employees in accordance with International, Federal, State, and Local regulations and company policies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages and ensures the efficient operation of payroll activities

• Develops, implements, and recommends policies and procedures designed to improve business processes within the department

• Coordinates with the internal tax departments and outside tax consultants to ensure compliance with all International, Federal, and state regulatory reporting requirements

• Oversees all year-end W2 processes to ensure accurate W2s are issued prior to required deadlines

• Ensures correct system tax set-up to ensure all employees have the correct federal, state, and local taxable wages

• Resolves employee concerns regarding wage payments and associated taxation or other deduction issues

• Negotiates contracts/agreements with payroll tax vendors and outside consultants

• Oversees International and expatriates payroll

• Ensures timely communication of changes to payroll policies, procedures, and regulations

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED

• Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience

• Experience: 8+ years

• Supervisor/Management Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Human Resources

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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