Payroll HRIS Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Do you thrive on accuracy and precision, knowing your work impacts every employee’s experience?

Are you ready to lead with integrity and make a difference in an employee-owned company?

Do you want to be part of a team where your expertise helps shape financial confidence for all?

If you enthusiastically answer "yes" to ALL of these questions, we are interested in talking with you...

Overview :

Every day, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on our customers, colleagues, and partners, by solving some of the toughest technical problems. Since 1972, we have provided innovative solutions to companies across a multitude of industries that require in-depth technical knowledge in engineering design and analysis, thermal and fluid science, instrumentation and testing. Leading with integrity, our multi-disciplinary engineering methods, advanced technology, innovative applications and highly experienced staff provide quantifiable benefits to clients around the world. As we push forward, we are focused on delivering innovative concepts with the highest standards of service and are committed to a culture of trust, and excellence to provide value to those we service.

About The Role :

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Payroll & HRIS Manager to lead our payroll operations and HRIS systems. In this role, you’ll ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, maintain compliance with all relevant regulations, and drive process improvements across payroll and HR systems. You’ll also play a key role in annual processes like open enrollment and merit planning, while partnering cross-functionally with HR, Accounting, and IT. This is an onsite opportunity located in Houston, TX.

At SES we take pride in fostering an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, for this position, we are prioritizing candidates who currently reside in the USA and have established US Citizenship due to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities : Payroll Operations

• Manage bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for 250+ employees using ADP Workforce Now.
• Reconcile payroll reports and ensure accurate year-end processing (W-2s, 941s, etc.).
• Maintain and reconcile GL mappings between payroll and accounting systems.
• Ensure compliance with all wage, hour, and tax regulations.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and support audits and agency notices.

HRIS Management

Compliance & Reporting

Qualifications :

Recruitment Process Disclosure :

As part of your candidacy and potential future employment, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of certain information. This includes not disclosing, sharing, or discussing any proprietary, sensitive, or client-related information obtained through your interactions with Stress Engineering Services. Whether through interviews, onboarding, or employment, you are expected to treat all company and client information as confidential and protected. This obligation applies during and after your engagement with us. By continuing in the hiring process, you acknowledge and agree to these terms of confidentiality and non-disclosure.

What’s In It for You :

We offer a challenging position where curiosity is not only welcomed but celebrated. As we continue to evolve, your work will have a true impact on Stress Engineering Services’ future success. We are an employee-owned firm, and our benefits eligible employees enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, paid time off, paid holidays, and more. Compensation is determined by market indicators and tailored to reflect your unique skills, experience, and background.

Stress Engineering Services, Inc., (SES) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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