Payroll Manager Job Houston Texas USA,Accounting

Payroll Manager

Our client is seeking a detail-driven and people-focused Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations and help keep the organization’s workforce supported, informed, and accurately paid. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives on precision, enjoys solving timekeeping and payroll challenges, and can confidently manage everything from PTO corrections and final-pay processing to payroll reporting, PEO onboarding, and employee training.

With a strong eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, the Payroll Manager will play an important role in keeping payroll and HR operations running smoothly as the organization continues to grow and establish new properties.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

Our client values their employees' time and effort. Their competitive compensation and an extensive benefits package enhances their commitment to your success. Our client’s benefits package includes:

Comprehensive health coverage:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
Financial security:
Life and disability insurance for added protection
Flexible financial options:
Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
Well-being and work-life balance:
Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided

Plus, they work to maintain the best possible environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To thrive/succeed as the Payroll Manager, you should have:

Proven experience managing payroll processing, payroll administration, timekeeping, or a closely related function, with a strong understanding of payroll practices, controls, deductions, final pay, and employee recordkeeping.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage recurring deadlines, research discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and follow issues through to resolution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented approach to supporting employees, managers, and cross-functional partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and timekeeping systems, with the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
Experience working with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), including Insperity onboarding and priming processes preferred.
Experience supporting a multi-state workforce, preparing payroll reporting, and coordinating state-specific payroll and employment requirements preferred.
Experience training employees and managers on payroll and timekeeping processes
Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred.

Your responsibilities as the Payroll Manager will include:
Payroll Operations & Employee Support

Lead end-to-end payroll processing, including data collection, validation, submissions, compensation changes, bonuses, deductions, direct deposits, tax with holdings, and corrective or off-cycle payments.
Audit payroll data, research discrepancies, coordinate corrections, and manage final-pay processing for departing employees.
Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for the PEO regarding payroll processing questions and issue resolution.
Manage timekeeping, missed punches, attendance updates, PTO corrections, and employee or manager questions regarding payroll, PTO, deductions, and pay timing.
Monitor payroll-related inquiries, track open items, and maintain accurate documentation for payroll and timekeeping changes.

Reporting, Reconciliation & Onboarding

Lead weekly payroll reporting for accounting, bi-weekly management reporting, and…