Payroll Supervisor

Creative Financial Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a Payroll Supervisor to lead a team and manage complex multi-state and union payroll operations. You will influence system implementation and process improvements while ensuring accuracy and compliance across diverse pay schedules.

Active CPP certification is required or candidates must obtain it within one year. This role offers growth as the payroll function evolves, including new system rollout planned for 2027.

Qualifications

• Leads payroll team and oversees performance.
• Requires CPP certification or commitment to obtain within 1 year.
• Manages complex payroll across multiple groups and schedules.
• Ensures compliance with payroll tax rules and third-party providers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of 5–8 payroll professionals; provide guidance and coverage for complex payroll matters.
• Oversee payroll operations for ~100 union groups and 100 entities in US/Canada.
• Support processing across weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly schedules for hourly, salaried, and tipped employees.
• Monitor accuracy, resolve escalations, and ensure timely payroll processing in a high-volume environment.
• Coordinate with third-party tax providers and agencies to resolve payroll tax issues.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-state payroll

Union payroll

Payroll systems

Process improvement

Confidential data handling

Education

CPP certification

Tools

Vantage

ADP

GlobalView

Job description

Payroll Supervisor

$90,000-$95,000

Why Consider This Payroll Supervisor Opportunity?

• Leadership opportunity within an established payroll department.
• Exposure to complex, multi-state and international payroll operations, including union payroll
• Opportunity to contribute to a new payroll system implementation planned for early 2027.
• Chance to support process improvements, automation, and increased payroll accuracy.

Key Responsibilities of The Payroll Supervisor:

• Supervise and develop a team of approximately 5-8 payroll professionals, providing guidance, performance oversight, and support with complex payroll matters.
• Oversee payroll operations across approximately 100 union groups and 100 employer entities or payroll groups in the U.S. and Canada.
• Support payroll processing across multiple pay frequencies, including weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly schedules, for hourly, salaried, and tipped employees.
• Monitor payroll accuracy, resolve escalated discrepancies, and ensure timely completion of payroll activities in a high-volume environment.
• Coordinate with third-party payroll tax providers and taxing agencies to research, resolve, and follow up on outstanding payroll tax issues.
• Partner with internal teams and external providers to address payroll inquiries, maintain compliance, and improve operational efficiency.
• Assist with payroll system implementation, testing, data validation, and process improvements to reduce manual work and identify errors.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation, reinforce established procedures, and protect confidential employee information.

Qualifications of The Payroll Supervisor:

• Previous experience as a Payroll Supervisor or in a similar payroll leadership role, preferably within a large, complex organization.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential required; candidates without an active CPP may be considered if willing to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Experience managing complex payroll operations involving multiple payroll groups, union environments, and varying pay schedules.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, payroll tax processes, and coordination with third-party providers and taxing agencies.
• Experience with Vantage, ADP, or GlobalView is highly preferred.