The Senior Payroll and Benefits Lead oversees multi-state payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role manages payroll cycles, audits, reporting, and vendor coordination while maintaining strict confidentiality of employee and payroll data. The position partners closely with HR, payroll, and management to improve processes, resolve issues, and support a positive employee experience.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage multi-state, multi-entity payroll processing, including bonuses, commissions, benefits, and special deductions
Review payroll calculations, audits, and approvals to ensure accuracy and compliance
Maintain payroll and benefits records, reports, and documentation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations
Serve as a payroll and benefits subject-matter resource for employees and managers
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues and improve processes
Audit and reconcile payroll- and benefits-related invoices and reports
Develop and maintain procedures, checklists, calendars, and job aids
Support timekeeping accuracy and process improvements
Provide training and cross-functional support as needed
Required qualifications:
5+ years of multi-state payroll experience
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, calculations, and reporting
Experience with payroll systems (UKG/Ultipro preferred)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related applications
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
HOUAC49
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Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Billingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Documentationunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payroll Administrationunmatched
Payroll Managementunmatched
Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
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