Lead Payroll Specialist - Accounting Supervisor

Halliburton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton is seeking a Payroll Operations Leader to supervise and guide a payroll unit responsible for processing employee payrolls, data gathering, and reporting. The role requires staying current on wage/hour and payroll tax laws across operations and ensuring data security and accuracy.

As a frontline manager, you will drive process improvements, mentor staff, and coordinate with stakeholders. A relevant degree and experience level are preferred to advance within the payroll leadership

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience are required.
• A Bachelors or Masters Degree are preferred.
• This is a front line management role.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 supervisory and subject matter expertise to lead a Payroll Operations Unit.
• Ensure compliance with payroll data security and confidentiality clauses.
• Drive complex payroll projects and document supporting materials for audits and tax filings.
• Review and validate work performed by junior personnel and provide guidance to the team.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's Degree preferred

Job description

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties

• Under broad direction; provides Level 1 Supervisory and Subject Matter Expertise to lead, guide and drive a designated Payroll Operations Unit, whose primary responsibility is the processing of employee payrolls, which includes HR and Payroll data gathering, processing, accounting, internal reporting, audit, and external reporting and remittance of all applicable wages and taxes.
• The incumbent is current on changes in prevailing wage-hour and payroll tax laws for all jurisdictions/locations in which Halliburton has operations, particularly as they relate to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensures adherence and compliance with data security and data integrity in line with confidentiality clauses under the non disclosure agreement.
• Ensures all business communications are shared with the stakeholders and designated span with process updates and/or insights on specific queries of critical nature.
• Drives complex projects and required to produce proper supporting documentation related to applicable payroll reports, audits, accounting, and tax filings.
• Ensures adequate documentation in support of internal controls as directed by the process guidelines are created, updated and reviewed periodically.
• Responsible for quality checks and audits on analysis, reconciliation, and ultimate resolution of a variety of payroll issues as performed by the processors.
• Provides recommendations to management on performance assessments, training, development, scheduling, hiring, firing and other employment-related matters for the team.
• Reviews and validates work completed by junior personnel.
• Provides support and guidance as a Subject Matter Expert on complex queries and issues to provide resolution to the team and stakeholders.
• Actively looks to streamline process to drive standardization and efficiency of resources utilized.
• Provides support to the leadership and team as required with strategic planning to mitigate peak volume bottlenecks, quality issues and people management challenges.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience are required.
• A Bachelors or Masters Degree are preferred.
• This is a front line management role.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Lead Payroll Specialist, or Accounting Supervisor.

World Class Benefits

At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help you thrive at work and at home. By clicking here, you can review a summary of the benefits available once you join.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E.,Houston,Texas,77032, United States

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time: Full-time

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Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.