Payroll Supervisor/Manager

About the role

Our client near Downtown Houston is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor for a contract assignment. In this leadership position, you will supervise payroll processing for a high-volume, multi-state (U.S.) and multi-province (Canada) operation, overseeing a team of six Payroll Specialists. This is a hands-on supervisory role within the company’s Shared Services group.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all payroll processing activities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of weekly payroll for union and non-union employees
• Review team staffing to provide adequate coverage for all payroll tasks
• Train, supervise, and conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports
• Assist management with implementation of quality control measures
• Conduct regular reconciliation, reviews, and audits of payroll records to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Process special payments including bonuses and taxable/non-taxable fringe benefits
• Act as a main point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from HR, accounting, and other internal departments
• Provide support for the payroll hotline and resolve employee payroll issues
• Function as a liaison with union representatives as required
• Ensure confidentiality and proper security of all payroll information
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ multi-state payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Proven experience processing payroll in large organizations (5,000+ employees)
• Demonstrated experience with ADP Vantage required
• Advanced knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, garnishments, payroll tax, and regulatory reporting
• Prior experience processing union payrolls preferred
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Minimum 2 years’ office environment experience

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals