Lead Payroll Operations Analyst (US & Canada)

Vibrantz Technologies Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability

Well-being resources

Job summary

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking a Lead Payroll Analyst to manage the full payroll cycle for the U.S. and Canada. You will ensure accurate, on-time compensation, handle taxes, benefits, and year-end tasks, and work across weekly and semi-monthly schedules.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of multi-state payroll experience, plus expertise with Workday and UKG. You will partner with HR to maintain compliant processes and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of payroll processing experience with multi-state responsibilities.
• Experience with Workday and UKG payroll systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees, including salaries, taxes, benefits, wage attachments, garnishments, deductions, and payroll updates.
• Reconcile and audit payroll transactions, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate payroll records, and manage year-end activities including W-2 reconciliation.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local wage, hour, tax, and payroll requirements, and support internal and external audits.
• Evaluate payroll processes and systems, implement improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency, and participate in testing payroll enhancements and regulatory updates.
• Partner with HR stakeholders to maintain consistent payroll processes, resolve issues and ensure clear understanding of payroll requirements and expectations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Payroll taxation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or relevant field

Tools

Workday

UKG

Job description

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking a Lead Payroll Analyst to manage the full payroll cycle for the U.S. and Canada. You will ensure accurate, on-time compensation, handle taxes, benefits, and year-end tasks, and work across weekly and semi-monthly schedules.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of multi-state payroll experience, plus expertise with Workday and UKG. You will partner with HR to maintain compliant processes and drive improvements.