Senior Payroll Specialist, Multi-State & Compliance

Reliance, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Associate II to manage accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple subsidiaries in the United States.

The role handles weekly, bi-weekly, and off-cycle payrolls, updates time and earnings data, and ensures compliance with multi-state regulations. You'll support audits, process improvements, and documentation, while guiding the payroll team under the Payroll Manager.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant payroll experience required.
• High School diploma/GED required; associate's degree or higher preferred.
• 5+ years full service multi-state payroll experience is strongly preferred; Dayforce experience preferred.
• Experience in a shared service center environment preferred.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local tax withholding requirements and garnishment procedures required.
• Bi-lingual desired but not required.
• Strong arithmetic, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise discretion when handling sensitive/confidential pay information required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on analysis, knowledge and experience.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls for multiple subsidiaries.
• Update payroll data and process time and labor, commissions, incentives, bonuses, and on-site checks.
• Process and record adjustments to pay related to payroll elections, benefits, or retroactive increases.
• Organize and prioritize daily workload to ensure tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor payroll inquiries and ensure service levels with subsidiaries and local points of contact.
• Resolve subsidiary issues including escalations and root cause analysis.
• Assist with analyzing reports for subsidiaries and colleagues.
• Attend staff meetings and provide coverage to other payroll staff as needed.
• Work on special projects assigned by management.
• Create and maintain payroll SOPs and documentation.
• Provide training to new payroll processors on policies and procedures.
• Prepare documentation for payroll inquiries, audits, or reviews.
• Adhere to safety processes and protocols.

Skills

Payroll experience

Bi-lingual

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Dayforce experience

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate's degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Reliance, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Associate II to manage accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple subsidiaries in the United States.

The role handles weekly, bi-weekly, and off-cycle payrolls, updates time and earnings data, and ensures compliance with multi-state regulations. You'll support audits, process improvements, and documentation, while guiding the payroll team under the Payroll Manager.