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Senior Payroll Manager
Senior Payroll ManagerLHH • Houston, TX, US
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Senior Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager

LHH • Houston, TX, US
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Payroll Manager

Houston, TX

$120K–$130K + Bonus

Full-Time | On-Site (hybrid, work 1 day from home)

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a workforce of over 60,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep payroll expertise, strong compliance knowledge, and a hands-on approach to team development.

What You'll Do

  • Lead payroll processing for salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, and union employees.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and Canadian payroll regulations.
  • Collaborate with HRIS, Benefits, Accounting, and external vendors to maintain system integrity.
  • Will directly manage four Payroll Supervisors
  • Train and mentor payroll team members, fostering accountability and operational excellence.
  • Identify and resolve process inefficiencies and compliance risks.
  • Manage payroll systems, reporting, and audits across multiple FEINs and jurisdictions.

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of payroll experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role within a high-volume environment (10K+ employees).
  • CPP certification required.
  • Experience with Dayforce preferred
  • Experience with timekeeping, POS, and payroll systems.
  • Strong understanding of wage and hour laws, garnishments, payroll tax, and regulatory reporting.
  • Multi-state experience including California; Canadian payroll experience preferred.
  • Background in publicly traded companies is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary : $120,000–$130,000
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Full benefits package available
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