Senior Manager, Payroll

Houston, TX 77041

Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Function: Accounting/Finance Job ID:: 132447

Job Description

Senior Manager, Payroll
Northwest Houston
Duties:
  • Manage and direct a payroll team in various locations to handle all regular and off-cycle payrolls on a timely basis, ensuring all wages/earnings are appropriately paid and taxes, garnishments and benefits deductions are withheld and in compliance with all state, local and region-based laws.
  • Partners with stakeholders external to the Payroll department such as HR, Finance, Treasury, etc. 
  • Reviews and approves payroll deductions, interprets company policies and government regulations in connection with payroll procedures, and directs preparation of government reports. 
  • Responds to employee inquiries concerning pay, benefits, and use of timekeeping systems.
  • Oversee the process on new deductions for garnishments, withholdings, liens, and other payroll related deductions.
  • Ensures compliance with all company policies, government regulations and reporting requirements and that payroll tax payments are in compliance.
  • Work closely with the accounting and finance team to address accounting transactions for posting.
  • Continue to enhance and maintain all payroll internal controls, policies, and procedures.
  • Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum Ten (10) years in multistate and payroll supervisor/manager capacity with a focus in multi-state tax experience along with local tax experience in a multi entity environment.
  • Experience with and understanding of SAP
  • Bachelor's degree and CPP accreditation or equivalent experience
  • Thorough understanding and prior experience with design and implementation of payroll processes and policies, systems, internal controls, and risk mitigation.
  • Proven experience resolving complex payroll matters and evaluating risk.
  • Passion for excellent customer services and well-developed customer service skills
  • Solid skill in using application with Excel (power pivot, tables)
  • Ability to leverage technology that continuously improves and adds efficiency to payroll systems, services, and processes.
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills across all levels of an organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with other accounting functions as well as aligned departments.

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Meet The Recruiter

Molly Gutierrez, CPC
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager

My recruiting specialty starts from the top down, allowing me to work with everyone from C-level Executives to Entry Level graduates within the Accounting, Finance, and Supply Chain arenas.

I’ve been with Burnett Specialists since 2012, and I love finding the right fit for both my clients and candidates!

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