Payroll Manager

Complete Logistical Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Complete Logistical Services seeks a Payroll Manager for a contract on-site role in Houston. You will lead the US payroll function, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance across all transactions.

As a payroll leader, you will coach the team, collaborate with HR and finance, drive process improvements, and support ERP transformations with an eye toward efficiency and data-driven decision making. Extension beyond eight weeks is possible.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a medium to large US payroll function.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Payroll or similar ERP systems, notably during transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day US Payroll operations ensuring compliance and accuracy in all transactions.
• Coach, support, and develop the payroll team to enhance performance and ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain a robust payroll system, updating and ensuring adherence to payroll policies and procedures.
• Ensure all payroll activities are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare reports summarizing payroll information for management's review and decision making.
• Identify and implement updates to payroll processing software and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision-making

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft Payroll

Other ERP systems

Job description

Job Posting: Payroll ManagerComplete Logistical Services is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and skilled Payroll Manager. As part of our finance team, this Contract/Temporary position will play a pivotal role in handling our payroll operations. We are looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to maintaining payroll accuracy and compliance. It is important to note that this role requires on-site presence; it is not a remote position. This role demands a proactive manager who can not only manage the complexities of payroll but also drive efficiency and coach a team towards sustained excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day US Payroll operations ensuring compliance and accuracy in all transactions.
• Manage and resolve any payroll discrepancies or queries promptly.
• Coach, support, and develop the payroll team to enhance performance and ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain a robust payroll system, updating and ensuring adherence to payroll policies and procedures.
• Ensure all payroll activities are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare reports summarizing payroll information for management's review and decision making.
• Work closely with HR and finance teams to align payroll management with overall organizational policies and goals.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in the payroll process and utilize data‑driven strategies to achieve payroll excellence.
• Handle payroll issues proficiently while ensuring the confidentiality of employee data.
• Act as a key point of contact for all payroll-related discussions within the company.
• Guide the payroll team through the operational changes and system migrations as part of organization-wide ERP transformation projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading a medium to large US payroll function.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll legislation, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in managing, developing, and coaching payroll teams.
• High competence in organizational and prioritization skills, with the capacity to remain poised under pressure.
• Decisive and confident decision-making skills, capable of operating independently.
• Efficient stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Skilled at managing multiple competing priorities while upholding operational excellence.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Payroll or similar ERP systems, notably during periods of transformation.
• Ideal candidates will have experience supporting payroll teams through organizational or system changes.
• Understanding of large, complex, or global organizational structures is advantageous.
• Adaptability to balance the immediacy of operational needs with longer-term strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional skills in building and leading teams, fostering an environment that encourages proactive and independent management of payroll functions within the team.
• Schedule adherence required with options for 7am‑4pm, 7:30am‑4:30pm, or 8am‑5pm, committing to one time frame for the duration of the assignment.
• Must be able to work onsite following a hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite during the first two weeks, then transition to 1 day onsite thereafter.
• Openness to the potential extension of the contract beyond the initial 8 weeks, although not guaranteed.