Senior Payroll Operations Lead (Multi-State)

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across multiple states and entities. You will manage processing, tax compliance, and system integrations while coaching a payroll team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies.

The role partners with HR, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, IT, and external vendors to optimize payroll delivery, improve controls, and enhance employee satisfaction. A strong regulatory background is essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience (min 5 years) considered in lieu of degree
• 2+ years payroll experience in a corporate or multi-location environment; supervision experience
• Payroll certification (FPC, CPP) is a big plus
• In-depth understanding of payroll regulations and tax laws
• Hands-on experience with payroll and timekeeping systems such as Workday or similar platforms
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and oversee the accurate and timely processing of weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls for a large multi-state, multi-entity organization.
• Lead, coach, develop, and support payroll team members through training, performance management, career development, and day-to-day guidance.
• Ensure payroll transactions (new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, garnishments, etc.) are processed accurately and compliantly.
• Oversee payroll tax, settlement, funding, and year-end processes to comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain and enhance payroll system integrity, including integration with timekeeping, benefits, HRIS, and downstream systems.
• Review payroll audits, reconciliations, exception reporting, and control processes for accuracy.
• Prepare and review payroll-related accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger interfaces with Accounting/Finance.
• Serve as escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, IT, and vendors to support payroll operations.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and company policies.
• Support year-end activities including W-2 processing, balancing, and communications.
• Lead payroll system testing, implementations, acquisitions, integrations, and improvements.
• Analyze payroll metrics and trends to identify efficiency and service improvements.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and customer service in Payroll Services.
• Support strategic payroll initiatives and related duties.

Conhecimentos

Payroll knowledge

Leadership/ supervision

Regulatory compliance

Timekeeping systems

Confidential data handling

Attention to detail

Payroll auditing

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Ferramentas

Workday

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across multiple states and entities. You will manage processing, tax compliance, and system integrations while coaching a payroll team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to policies.

The role partners with HR, Accounting, Finance, Treasury, IT, and external vendors to optimize payroll delivery, improve controls, and enhance employee satisfaction. A strong regulatory background is essential.