Payroll Director

Morgan Group•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Morgan Group is seeking a Payroll Director to oversee and process biweekly payroll for approximately 700 employees across 70+ entities using UKG. This role is crucial for ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations. The Payroll Director will administer employee deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings, and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, audits, and issue resolution. The position also involves reconciling payroll taxes, ensuring timely filing and payment of payroll tax liabilities, and partnering with external agencies and internal teams to resolve discrepancies. Additionally, the role requires preparing and distributing payroll journal entries, providing detailed payroll reports, and collaborating with the Accounting Department. The Payroll Director will manage and optimize the UKG payroll system, evaluate and streamline processes, and supervise and mentor payroll staff. This is an opportunity to join a community built on people, where every idea, perspective, and contribution is valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
7+ years of payroll experience, including 3+ years in multi-entity and multi-state operations.
Strong knowledge of UKG payroll systems required.
Exceptional analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills and strong strategic thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
Experience in the multifamily or real estate industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and process biweekly payroll for approximately 700 employees across 70+ entities using UKG.
Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations.
Administer employee deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, audits, and issue resolution.
Reconcile payroll taxes by state per pay period, quarterly, and annually.
Ensure timely filing and payment of payroll tax liabilities.
Partner with external agencies and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain compliance.
Prepare and distribute payroll journal entries for all 70+ property general ledgers.
Provide detailed payroll reports and cash requirements for each entity.
Collaborate with the Accounting Department to ensure accurate GL coding, funding, and reporting.
Manage and optimize the UKG payroll system, ensuring accurate data integration with HRIS and accounting platforms.
Evaluate and streamline processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Maintain documentation of payroll procedures and internal controls.
Supervise and mentor payroll staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Work closely with HR, Accounting, and Property Management and Construction teams to support organizational goals.

Benefits

Advancement opportunities
Training
Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose)
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off plans including: Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave
Holiday Schedule
Referral Bonus Program
Annual Bonus Program