Payroll Supervisor

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timely processing. You will maintain Workday payroll system integrity, handle new hires, terminations, garnishments, accruals, and coordinate with vendors to resolve issues while protecting data confidentiality.

A bachelor's degree is preferred; equivalent experience considered; role requires leadership, strong Excel skills, and attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or 5 years equivalent experience.
• 2+ years payroll experience in a multi-location environment.
• Supervisory or leadership experience with payroll staff.
• Hands-on Workday payroll experience and tax knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, documentation, and disbursement of weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.
• Ensure payroll processing is accurate and timely, aligned with policies and guidelines.
• Maintain Workday payroll system integrity with time, attendance, and benefits interfaces.
• Manage payroll processing activities including hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data and employee records.
• Prepare payroll accruals and reconcile payroll to the general ledger.
• Develop, maintain, and update payroll policies and procedures.
• Hire, train, supervise payroll staff; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve system interface issues.
• Contribute to team goals and drive process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll management

Workday knowledge

Attention to detail

Discretion and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Workday payroll system

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Payroll Supervisor - Workday required

Payroll Supervisor Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, documentation, and disbursement of weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.
• Ensure payroll processing is accurate, timely, and aligned with company policies and established guidelines.
• Maintain Workday payroll system integrity and alignment with time and attendance, benefits, and downstream systems.
• Manage all aspects of payroll processing, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees at all levels regarding payroll questions, discrepancies, and inquiries.
• Maintain the accuracy and confidentiality of payroll data and employee records.
• Prepare payroll-related accruals and reconcile payroll activity to the general ledger.
• Develop, maintain, and update payroll policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Hire, train, develop, and supervise payroll staff; provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action as needed.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure effective system interfaces and issue resolution.
• Contribute to team objectives and support ongoing process improvement initiatives.

Payroll Supervisor Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field strongly preferred; equivalent experience (minimum 5 years) considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or multi-location environment, including experience supervising, guiding, coaching, or overseeing payroll staff.
• In-depth understanding of payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Hands-on experience with payroll and timekeeping systems in Workday.
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and process discipline.
• Ability to oversee sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.