Senior Payroll Leader (Contract) – Multi-State & Canada

LHH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 66,124 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a contract role in Houston, Texas. This position entails overseeing payroll operations for a large, geographically diverse workforce. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of payroll experience, including a minimum of 5 years in management roles, and a strong compliance background. The role offers competitive hourly compensation between $48 and $60. Candidates should excel in high-volume environments and be capable of driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• CPP certification preferred.
• 10+ years of payroll experience, including 5+ as Payroll Manager.
• Experience in organizations with 10,000+ employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.
• Oversee multi-state U.S. and multi-province Canadian payroll.
• Manage and develop a payroll organization of approximately 28 staff.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations.
• Drive coaching and professional development across the payroll team.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Compliance knowledge

Process improvement

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Strong communication

Ability to work in ambiguity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

Timekeeping platforms

Job description

A leading staffing firm is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a contract role in Houston, Texas. This position entails overseeing payroll operations for a large, geographically diverse workforce. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of payroll experience, including a minimum of 5 years in management roles, and a strong compliance background. The role offers competitive hourly compensation between $48 and $60. Candidates should excel in high-volume environments and be capable of driving process improvements.