Senior Payroll Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Payroll Analyst role is a senior payroll role within the Human Resources Department. This position is responsible for administering salaried, exempt, and non-exempt payrolls using SAP. Responsibilities include Processing additional payments such as bonuses, stock option exercises, and other special payments using SAP Payroll. Knowledge of SAP payroll and the ability to multitask are key to success in this role. Further responsibilities include auditing and balancing each payroll. The Senior Payroll Analyst must be knowledgeable of federal and state regulations, including wage and hour, tax, garnishment, and reporting laws. This is a hybrid position based in Houston, TX. 3 days in office and 2 days working remotely.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in Business or Information Systems or related field.
- Typically, 5 + years of relevant experience using SAP to maintain and process payroll.
- Experience in expatriate payroll processing in partnership with Global Mobility Teams.
- Experience working with large volume payrolls.
- Experience working with executive compensation.
- Experience working in a multi-state environment.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Strong knowledge of multi‑state payroll laws and federal regulations, including payroll tax compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal conduct and behavior.
- Strong oral & written communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office products.
- Able to comprehend moderately complex assignments quickly and use initiative to accomplish goals.
- Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- CPP preferred, but not required.
- Experience with Success Factors as an HR system is a plus.
- Canada Payroll Processing experience.
Responsibilities
- Processes and administers non-exempt hourly payrolls in a multi-state environment.
- Experience working with third-party vendors to interpret payroll data.
- Partners with internal teams, external business units, and vendors to improve and sustain related system processes and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining a high degree of confidentiality relative to employee personal data.
- Responsible for processing large payroll files and preparing files for upload and/or input into SAP.
- Respond immediately to any questions or concerns from employees regarding pay-related issues.
- Assists Human Resource representatives and employees as appropriate in the procedural understanding and application of payroll and related Human Resource policies.
- Processes additional payments such as bonuses, stock option exercises, and other special payments using SAP Payroll.
- Auditing and balancing each payroll.
- Executes payroll garnishment setup and ongoing processing with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
Benefits
- Safety First: We’re a safety-driven organization where your well-being is our top priority.
- Grow With Us: We’re passionate about your personal and professional development-your growth is our success!
- Innovate Together: Collaborate with a dynamic team to create smart, forward-thinking solutions that make a real impact.
- Competitive salary, merit increases + STI %
- Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
- Retirement (Pension) Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Vacation and Holidays
- Educational Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
