Payroll Supervisor​/Manager​/Director

Payroll Leader

We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-entity organization based in Houston, Texas. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and serving as the primary owner of payroll administration from onboarding to separation. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in reporting, reconciliations, retirement plan administration, and process oversight within a complex payroll environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the complete bi-weekly payroll cycle for approximately 50 employees across multiple entities, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Review and maintain payroll inputs such as time records, compensation updates, tax with holdings, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, leave balances, and direct deposit changes.
• Administer payroll-related employee transactions including onboarding, separations, pay adjustments, tax updates, and other employee record changes.
• Provide governance and oversight for payroll activities handled at the branch level, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to established standards.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and address payroll practices to reduce risk and maintain proper controls.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including account reconciliations, W-2 preparation, tax reporting, and setup for the new payroll year.
• Reconcile benefit deductions and work with external vendors to resolve discrepancies and support accurate remittance processing.
• Support administration of retirement programs, including 401(k) and deferred compensation plans, with attention to deductions, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare payroll reports, perform account reconciliations, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvements as business needs evolve.
• Handle off-cycle payroll runs, manual payments, and occasional travel requirements as needed to support deadlines and operational priorities.