National Payroll Advisor

Stream-Flo USA LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stream-Flo USA LLC is seeking an experienced payroll administrator to manage US multi-state payroll operations for our growing team. You will process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and collaborate with our HR and finance colleagues to deliver accurate remittances and year-end reporting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in US payroll, proficiency with UKG HRIS, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of US payroll administration with multi-state scope.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Experience with UKG HRIS/UKG Pro preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly/semi-monthly US payroll for all employees.
• Prepare remittances and year-end reporting (W-2s, W-2Cs).
• Liaise with third‑party payroll vendors and ensure data integrity.
• Generate payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure time and attendance accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

US payroll

Multi-state payroll

UKG HRIS

Excel

Communication

Discretion & diplomacy

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting

CPP designation (preferred)

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

Stream-Flo/Master Flo Valve is one of the largest privately held companies providing wellheads, gate valves, check valves, and surface safety systems for the worldwide oil and gas industry. Stream-Flo offers employees a competitive salary, profit sharing, and a comprehensive benefits program, as well as the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment characterized by continued career growth and strong business results.

Key position functions include:

• Process bi-weekly/semi-monthly full cycle payroll activities for all US-based employees.
• Ensure US payroll practices are effective and efficient, delivering accurate and timely payroll processing across all US work locations.
• Prepare remittances related to payroll and benefits; lead year-end reporting (e.g., W-2s, W-2Cs).
• Input data and run processing activities on the regular US payroll cycle across all work locations.
• Meet payroll processing deadlines by ensuring that internal processes are effective and efficient.
• Ensure all payroll processing transactions are accurate and consistent with Company guidelines and federal, state, and local legislative requirements.
• Identify errors and provide solutions/recommendations as required.
• Liaise with third party payroll vendor(s) regarding payroll and reporting delivery, and assist with review of performance and services as required.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, and assist with month end activities.
• Ensure third-party transactions are accurate and legislatively compliant.
• Ensure time and attendance practices are reliable and effective.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and related matters in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain confidential employee records in accordance with organizational policies and privacy standards.
• Maintain the data integrity in various payroll and benefit systems.
• Accountable for the accuracy and protection of all payroll-related data.
• Generate custom and system-based reports for internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues and employees to address payroll, benefits, and 401(k) inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Ensure accurate enrollment, maintenance, and termination of eligible employees in benefit systems, including processing changes as required.
• Support disability and leave management processes (e.g., FMLA, state leave laws), ensuring documentation is complete and aligned with current practices.
• Administer 401(k)/retirement savings plans, responding promptly to inquiries from employees.
• Continually review payroll systems for efficiency and accuracy and recommend system improvements.
• Serve as the payroll subject matter expert on US multi-state compliance, partnering with the Corporate Payroll Manager on alignment with the Canadian payroll team.
• Maintain a service-oriented approach to working with management, colleagues and when responding to employee inquiries and concerns.

Preferred candidates will possess a combination of the following:

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in US payroll administration with large, multi-state organizations.
• Related education, including Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation (Payroll Org/American Payroll Association) considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and tax regulations is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle payroll and benefit administration.
• Proven experience with HRIS/Payroll platforms, ideally using UKG.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Perform effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Very detail-oriented with extremely high attention to detail.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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