Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Salary

$88,316.80 - $96,096.00 Annually

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Grant-funded Full-time

Job Number

16971

Department

Juvenile Probation Department

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD)

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.

About the Human Resources (HR) Division:

The Human Resources (HR) division provides overall policy direction on human resources management and administrative support to all staff. It oversees various actions to develop the human capital and talent of Harris County Juvenile Probation (HCJPD). This division is responsible for recruitment, hiring, benefits, compensation, organizational development, employee relations and training. HR plays a strategic role in business management and the fostering of a positive workplace culture, which contributes significantly to HCJPD's overall success.

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, the Payroll Manager will assist the Director of Human Resources by managing approximately 1,100 positions within the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD). Individuals in this position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing and position control for 24-hour facilities including the use of time clocks (IntelliTime), ensuring accurate and timely submission of employees time entries, managing the payroll team, maintaining payroll records, conducting audits, and developing effective working partnerships with the departments employees. This role will collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance with U.S. Labor laws, regulations, and Harris County policies and procedures. The Payroll Manager must have working knowledge of Harris County Personnel Policies & Procedures, payroll procedures, and related laws, and possess excellent communication, organization, and detail-oriented skills to ensure a seamless flow of payroll operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Payroll Management & Processing: Oversees all payroll functions for the department, ensures timely and accurate processing of time entries to meet county deadlines, manages payroll team, ensures pay accuracy, and resolves specialized and sensitive payroll issues and discrepancies. In addition, reviews and authorizes payroll and supplemental documents in coordination with the Countys Human Resources & Talent (HRT) to ensure data entry accuracy.
• Position Control: Manages all aspects of Position Control, including position classifications approved by human resources, position changes, transfers, and employee status changes such as promotions, terminations, incentives, allowances, and other related functions.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with department administration and HR to ensure salaries align with positions and job code classifications, and manage departmental leaves with accurate payroll tracking and coordination.
• Communication: Serves as a liaison between departments, the Harris County Office of Management and Budget (OMB), HRT, and the Harris County Auditors Office.
• Employment Verifications & Audits: Responds and processes written employment verifications, liaises with external auditors, and manages payroll audits.
• Payroll & Benefits Onboarding: Works closely with the departments Human Resources team during the onboarding process, providing payroll and benefits training for new hires and current employees.
• Record Keeping & Reporting: Prepares and maintains records and reports of department payroll transactions.
• Team Management: Manages assigned staff by evaluating job performance and providing coaching, guidance, and training to cultivate a high-performing team.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or emailADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, or other business-related field and

• Five (5) years of payroll experience, including

• Two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role.

OR

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, or other business-related field and

• Seven (7) years of payroll experience, including

• Two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Harris County Personnel Policies & Procedures, payroll procedures, and related laws.

• Comprehensive knowledge of FLSA, EEOC, Workers Compensation, and ADA.

• Working knowledge of Texas Juvenile Justice Department and TX Education Agency standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft (STARS) and payroll software (IntelliTime).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Ability to lead and work collaboratively as a team.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements:

• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
• All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county's drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
• In the event of a public emergency declared by the county, staff may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments under the supervision of another county department.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
• Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
• This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Grant-funded Full-time

• Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Salary:

• $88,316.80 - $96,096.00 Annually
• Depends on Qualifications

Open Position Location:

• Human Resources (1200 Congress)

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration
• Human Resources Administration
• Other business-related field
• Unrelated field
• N/A; No degree

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of payroll experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience MUST be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more years
• I do not have this experience

04

Do you have two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial role? (To be considered, qualifying experience MUST be documented in your applications employment history)

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

06

Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires possession of a valid Texas-issued drivers license upon the start date. Do you currently have a valid Texas Drivers License?

• Yes
• No, but eligible to obtain by start date
• No, not eligible to obtain licensure

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx