Payroll Manager

The Reserves Network; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Employer 401(k) match

Paid time off

Career development

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Reserves Network client seeks a Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll across multiple entities from Houston, with high autonomy and exposure to HR, finance, and leadership.

This role requires 10+ years in complex payroll, strong ADP Workforce Now experience, and CPP/FPC certification preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred; ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience in complex, multi-entity environments.
• Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll systems.
• Deep knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and multi-state payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle payroll processing across multiple entities with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Manage payroll system administration (ADP Workforce Now or similar), including configurations, reporting, and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and multi-state payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll data and support general Ledger reporting across all entities.
• Administer retirement plans and deferred compensation programs in coordination with third-party providers.
• Oversee payroll-related benefits deductions and vendor relationships.
• Support year-end processes including tax filings, reconciliations, and system updates.
• Provide oversight of international payroll activity managed by in-country teams.
• Serve as a key advisor to HR and leadership on payroll compliance, regulatory updates, and process improvements.
• Partner with external vendors to resolve issues and strengthen payroll operations.
• Support audits, employment verifications, and related payroll requests.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency.

Skills

ADP Workforce Now

Multi-entity payroll

Payroll compliance

Analytical reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

CPP/FPC

Job description

Our client, a privately held investment and operating organization with a diversified portfolio of businesses across multiple industries, is seeking a Payroll Manager to join their team. The organization is known for its long-term stability, relationship-driven culture, and commitment to operational excellence.

Our client is seeking a Payroll Manager to serve as the sole payroll authority across multiple affiliated entities. This is a high-impact, highly autonomous role responsible for end-to-end payroll operations, compliance, and system administration, with exposure to HR, finance, and executive leadership.

This position offers the opportunity to take full ownership of a complex, multi-entity payroll function while also supporting broader enterprise responsibilities across benefits, retirement plans, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle payroll processing across multiple entities with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Manage payroll system administration (ADP Workforce Now or similar), including configurations, reporting, and data integrity
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and multi-state payroll regulations
• Reconcile payroll data and support general ledger reporting across all entities
• Administer retirement plans and deferred compensation programs in coordination with third-party providers
• Oversee payroll-related benefits deductions and vendor relationships
• Support year-end processes including tax filings, reconciliations, and system updates
• Provide oversight of international payroll activity managed by in-country teams
• Serve as a key advisor to HR and leadership on payroll compliance, regulatory updates, and process improvements
• Partner with external vendors to resolve issues and strengthen payroll operations
• Support audits, employment verifications, and related payroll requests
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience in complex, multi-entity environments
• Strong experience with ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll systems
• Deep knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and multi-state payroll administration
• Experience with 401(k) administration and third-party coordination
• Exposure to nonqualified deferred compensation plans preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or related field preferred
• CPP or FPC certification preferredStrong analytical, reconciliation, and reporting skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational capability
• Ability to work independently with confidentiality and accountability
• Strong communication skills across all levels of an organization

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Recognition and engagement initiatives
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee perks

This is a rare opportunity to step into a fully owned payroll leadership role within a stable, diversified organization offering both operational depth and enterprise-level exposure.