Lead Payroll Analyst

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz's technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products.

We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof titles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and echo-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our four core values that focus on winning with customers, striving for excellence, championing people, and doing the right thing.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 Billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit  and

Houston, TX

We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement.

$89,573.76 - $ Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certificates, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

The Lead Payroll Analyst oversees payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable payroll regulations. This role supports the full payroll cycle for approximately 1,000 U.S. and Canadian employees across weekly and semi-monthly payrolls. The position combines hands-on payroll expertise with operational oversight, issue resolution, compliance, process improvement, and system testing to maintain effective and reliable payroll operations.

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees, including salaries, taxes, benefits, wage attachments, garnishments, deductions, and payroll updates.
• Reconcile and audit payroll transactions, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate payroll records, and manage year-end activities including W-2 reconciliation.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local wage, hour, tax, and payroll requirements, and support internal and external audits.
• Evaluate payroll processes and systems, implement improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency, and participate in testing payroll enhancements and regulatory updates.
• Partner with HR stakeholders to maintain consistent payroll processes, resolve issues and ensure clear understanding of payroll requirements and expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience with multi-state responsibility.
• Experience with Workday and UKG payroll systems.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll processing, reconciliation, internal controls, and payroll taxation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and leadership skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Canadian payroll experience.
• Global payroll…