Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor – Senske Services

Join us in Dallas, TX (remote option available for U.S. candidates) as a Payroll Supervisor overseeing payroll operations for employees across the United States and Canada. This exempt, full‑time role utilizes UKG (Ulti Pro) to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while leading a small team. The salary range is $75,000 – $90,000 per year.

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees using UKG (Ulti Pro).
• Review and approve payroll batches, earnings, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local wage and hour laws.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including timecards.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑payroll audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate payroll funding, GL integration, and reporting deadlines with Finance.
• Lead, coach, and support a small payroll team; provide training and ongoing development.
• Assign workload, monitor productivity, and ensure adherence to payroll processing schedules.
• Serve as escalation point for complex questions from payroll staff and internal partners.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation for audits, including internal, external, and tax audits.
• Stay current on legislative updates affecting payroll.
• Work with UKG configuration, reporting, and workflows to support operational needs.
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline payroll processes.
• Create and maintain standardized payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership.
• Partner with National HR Director on system enhancements, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Deliver high‑quality customer service, addressing employee payroll questions in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Benefits teams to ensure alignment of payroll with compensation, benefits, and leave policies.

Required:

• 3–5+ years of payroll experience, including multi‑state U.S. payroll; exposure to Canadian payroll strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and payroll best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally.

Preferred:

• Experience processing payroll using UKG (Ulti Pro), strongly preferred.
• CPP, PCP, or similar payroll certification.
• Experience in a multi‑entity or rapidly growing environment.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

• Leadership & team development
• Payroll technical expertise
• Confidentiality & integrity
• Process improvement mindset
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)