Senior Payroll Manager - Multi-Entity & Compliance

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

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.