Payroll Manager

TDECU•Post Oak, MO

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Manager leads and oversees TDECU’s end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for payroll administration, systems, regulatory compliance, reporting, reconciliation, policies, procedures, payroll calendars, processing schedules, and internal controls. It leverages Workday Payroll expertise to oversee system functionality, support configuration and enhancements, optimize processes, and ensure integration with HR, Finance, and Accounting systems. The manager partners with Accounting, Finance, and Internal Audit to address complex issues, strengthen data integrity, mitigate risk, and ensure accurate financial controls and reporting. The position is hybrid remote, with three days per week at TDECU’s corporate Galleria headquarters in Houston, Texas. It oversees bi-weekly payroll for more than 1,000 multi-jurisdictional exempt and non-exempt employees and supports payroll expansion and integration related to company growth and potential acquisitions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or a business-related field from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and progressive payroll experience.
7–10 or more years of progressive payroll experience.
3–5 years of Workday payroll processing experience.
Knowledge of report writing.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax and compensation laws, with the ability to identify and resolve payroll issues and discrepancies.
Knowledge of supplemental wage payments and IRS taxation guidelines.
Knowledge of 401(k) plans, HIPAA, benefit plans, COBRA, and wellness programs.
Basic knowledge of payroll accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Organization and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently.
Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-resolution skills.
Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-jurisdictional payroll environment is preferred.
Workday Payroll experience is strongly preferred, including proficient knowledge of Workday payroll reporting.

Responsibilities

Manage accurate, timely, and efficient bi-weekly payroll processing for more than 1,000 multi-jurisdictional exempt and non-exempt employees.
Create and manage off-cycle bonus payrolls in Workday.
Analyze and approve payroll before release to the payroll service provider.
Lead expansion of payroll processing into additional jurisdictions.
Manage time-off policies in the payroll system.
Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and key internal control documentation.
Manage the calculation of supplemental pays.
Manage the Workday time and attendance system.
Create and run payroll reports.
Manage manual check activities, including reporting wages, taxes, benefits, and gross-ups.
Audit, input, and verify third-party statutory reporting and compliance filings, including quarterly taxes, quarterly third-party sick pay, and annual W-2 reporting.
Maintain the interface between the payroll system and the general ledger.
Provide support for external audits.
Lead payroll due diligence and integration for potential acquisitions.
Review payroll, benefits, and tax procedures and recommend and implement improvements and controls.
Administer and maintain Workday Payroll functionality related to payroll, garnishments, taxes, and validation tables, including earning codes, deduction codes, memo codes, and accumulators.
Plan configuration for required upgrades and make decisions, scope work, and test implementations of new payroll systems.
Keep the organization informed and up to date on payroll processes, policies, and procedures.