Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager at Robert Half Payroll Manager at Robert Half in BELLAIRE, Texas Posted in about 21 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manage all payroll operations, including oversight of the commission and payroll processing teams. Lead end?to?end weekly and biweekly payroll cycles across 95+ multi?state locations. Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing in alignment with federal, state, and local regulations. Oversee payroll system administration, including system updates, configuration changes, and system integrations. Maintain multi?state payroll compliance, including tax filings, garnishments, deductions, and benefit?related integrations. Oversee the reconciliation of the payroll reports, general ledger entries, and payroll?related accruals. Oversee accurate year?end processing, including preparation and issuance of W?2s and related compliance reporting. Administer and manage ADP Validation Tables and ADP Security Management controls. Serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert for managers and leaders across the organization. Provide high-touch, responsive support to field leaders. Develop tools, guides, and training materials. Partner with HR, Finance, and field teams to ensure seamless employee lifecycle payroll processing. Evaluate and continuously improve payroll processes. Identify automation opportunities and system enhancements. Strengthen internal controls and documentation. Lead or support payroll-related system implementations and upgrades. Ensure compliance with all wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements. Support internal and external audits related to payroll. Stay current on regulatory changes impacting payroll operations.

Competencies:

Foster a culture of customer service within payroll operations. Ensure timely resolution of issues and proactive communication. Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset. Applies analytical thinking to process redesign and problem-solving. Builds scalable frameworks that support organizational growth. Maintains high ethical standards and safeguards sensitive employee data. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and risk awareness. Ensures accuracy and integrity in all payroll-related decisions.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility. Experience managing payroll in a complex, multi-location, multi-state environment. Experience overseeing both weekly and biweekly payroll cycles. Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

Preferred Education & Experience:

Experience with payroll system implementations and/or upgrades Experience with

ADP WFN Work Environment:

Spends most of the time at an office setting, with exposure to moderate noise.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally required to kneel or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel:

No travel is required for this position.