Sr Manager HR Operations

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Date: Sep 17, 2026

Location: Melville, NY, US

Company: LIPAPRD

Requisition:  82576

PSEG Company:  PSEG Long Island

Salary Range: $ 137,000 - $ 224,400

Work Location Category: Hybrid

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

  • Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.
  • Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

 

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end HR operational functions.  The role oversees HR service delivery, HR systems, payroll operations, employee services, benefits and leave administration, and process optimization to ensure compliant, efficient and employee-centered operations. The position partners with HR leadership, finance, IT and business stakeholders to align HR operational infrastructure with organizational strategy and enterprise initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

  • Payroll Oversight
    • Oversee union and nonunion payroll processing ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing.
    • Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, year-end reporting and vendor relationships.
    • Implement payroll process improvements and maintain internal controls.
  • Employee Services
    • Strategic lead for HR support function handing payroll, master data and employee travel and expense, as well as HR function handling employee inquiries, transactions, and lifecycle events. Develop Knowledge Management resources and partner with HRIS and stakeholders on self-service tools.
    • Track service performance and employee satisfaction metrics.
  • Benefits Administration
    • Partner with Center of Excellence on benefits strategy execution and administration (medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness and leave programs).
  • HRIS
    • Partner with Center of Excellence on benefits strategy execution and administration (medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness and leave programs).
    • Partner with IT on system upgrades, implementations and digital transformation initiatives
  • People leadership
    • Lead and develop high-performing HR operations, payroll, benefits and HRIS teams.
    • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning. Manage departmental budget and resource planning.
    • Contribute to overall HR strategy and growth initiatives.
  • Process Improvement and Operational Excellence
    • Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes through automation, standardization and technology. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
    • Provide operational insights and metrics to leadership. Management internal and external audits.
  • Compliance and Risk Management
    • Serve as lead for Audit readiness and response.
    • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment regulations. Maintain internal controls, documentation, records retention and audit readiness. Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and adjust processes accordingly.

Job Specific Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership or related field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of HR experience, including HR operations or shared services leadership.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience leading and managing teams, with demonstrated expertise in payroll, HR operations, and HR systems.
  • Experience with HR enterprise platforms and technology, HR process improvement and service automation, system integrations.

Desired

  • Experience with ADP, SuccessFactors, SAP
  • Experience with union and non-union workforce

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).


As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

 

For all roles, PSEGLI’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. 
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.


If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires.  Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company. 


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