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director payroll operations

Employer Flexible

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why This Role Matters</b></h2>
<p>
Payroll is one of the most critical services we deliver to our clients and their employees. As Director of Payroll Operations, you will lead the team responsible for ensuring thousands of employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance across multiple states.</p>
<p>
This role oversees Payroll Managers and payroll teams operating across multiple offices and markets. Because these teams do not all sit in the same location, this leader must create strong operational alignment, clear processes, and consistent service delivery across a distributed organization. Your leadership will help unify payroll operations, strengthen collaboration across offices, and build a scalable payroll function that supports the company&rsquo;s continued growth.</p>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b></h2>
<p>
The Director of Payroll Operations provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the company&rsquo;s payroll function across multiple markets. This role leads Payroll Managers and their teams responsible for delivering payroll services for a diverse client base within a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) environment.</p>
<p>
The Director will focus on operational excellence, payroll accuracy, compliance, and team leadership while driving continuous improvement across payroll systems, processes, and service delivery. This role partners closely with client service teams, HR consulting, benefits operations, accounting, and implementation teams to ensure a seamless payroll experience for clients and their employees.</p>
<p>
The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can lead distributed teams across multiple locations, and understands the complexity of multi-client payroll operations.</p>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Payroll Operations Leadership</b></h3>
<ul><li>Provide leadership and oversight of payroll operations across multiple markets and offices.</li>
<li>Lead Payroll Managers responsible for day-to-day payroll execution and team performance.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple pay schedules including weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls.</li>
<li>Establish operational standards, controls, and best practices to ensure consistency across payroll teams.</li>
<li>Monitor payroll performance metrics and implement improvements that strengthen accuracy and operational efficiency.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Team Leadership and Development</b></h3>
<ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop Payroll Managers and their teams of payroll specialists.</li>
<li>Build a high-performing payroll organization capable of supporting company growth.</li>
<li>Establish clear expectations for accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.</li>
<li>Promote consistent communication and coordination across teams located in multiple offices and states.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Client Experience and Service Delivery</b></h3>
<ul><li>Partner closely with Client Success, HR Consulting, and Implementation teams to ensure seamless payroll delivery.</li>
<li>Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and client concerns.</li>
<li>Support client retention by ensuring payroll challenges are resolved quickly and effectively.</li>
<li>Promote proactive communication and service standards that strengthen client relationships.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Compliance and Risk Management</b></h3>
<ul><li>Ensure payroll operations comply with all federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations.</li>
<li>Maintain strong internal controls around payroll processing, funding verification, and ACH activity.</li>
<li>Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation.</li>
<li>Support internal audits and regulatory compliance initiatives.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Systems and Process Improvement</b></h3>
<ul><li>Support adoption and effective use of payroll and CRM systems across payroll teams.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, documentation, and operational efficiency.</li>
<li>Partner with internal teams to resolve system issues and support technology enhancements.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and client experience.</li>
</ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2>
<ul><li>8+ years of payroll experience, preferably within a <b>PEO, multi-client payroll environment, or high-volume payroll operation</b>
</li><li>3+ years of leadership experience managing managers or large operational teams</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax fundamentals</li>
<li>Experience leading teams across multiple offices or locations</li>
<li>Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced operational environment</li>
<li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</li>
<li>Excellent communication and leadership abilities</li>
</ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></h2>
<ul><li>Professional Employer Organization (PEO) experience</li>
<li>Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification</li>
<li>Experience with payroll system implementations or migrations</li>
<li>Experience leading operational process improvement initiatives</li>
</ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Systems and Tools</b></h2>
<ul><li>Microsoft Dynamics CRM</li>
<li>myHR payroll platform (myHR 1.0 / myHR 2.0)</li>
<li>Microsoft Office Suite</li>
</ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Our Culture</b></h2>
<p>
We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional service to our clients and their employees. Our leaders embody our core values:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>Have Fun</b></li>
<li><b>Be Selective</b></li>
<li><b>Be Humble</b></li>
<li><b>No Surprises</b></li>
<li><b>Want It</b></li></ul></div><p></p>

Director, Payroll Operations

Holy Family HTX

<p>The Finance Manager brings accuracy, integrity, and transparency to the financial stewardship of Holy Family Episcopal Church. This person ensures the church&rsquo;s resources are managed with the highest ethical standards by maintaining precise records, managing cash flow, and interfacing effectively with leadership.</p><p><b>A successful Finance Manager:</b></p><ul><li>Maintains impeccable financial records and audit-ready files at all times.</li><li>Provides the Ministry Operations Director and Bishop's Committee with clear, timely financial data to support strategic decisions.</li><li>Ensures all payroll, tax, and compliance obligations are met without fail.</li><li>Protects donor confidentiality and maintains trust within the community.</li></ul><p><b>Key Responsibilities: Stewarding our resources well for the work of the church.</b></p><ul><li>Financial Operations &amp; Accounting</li><li>General Ledger Management: Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks Online, ensuring all transactions are coded to the correct funds and accounts.</li><li>Accounts Payable: Process weekly invoices and check requests, ensuring proper approval documentation from the Ministry Operations Director or Bishop&rsquo;s Committee prior to payment.</li><li>Bank Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations of all bank and credit card accounts (e.g., Divvy) to ensure accuracy between the bank and the accounting system.</li><li>Expense Management: Oversee the expense reporting process (Divvy), ensuring receipts are filed and purchases align with approved budgets.</li></ul><p><b>Payroll &amp; HR Administration</b></p><ul><li>Process Payroll: Administer bi-weekly payroll via QuickBooks (or current provider) for hourly and salaried staff, verifying approved hours with supervisors.</li><li>Compliance: Ensure timely filing of payroll tax deposits and state/federal filings (941s, W-2s) in coordination with the payroll service provider.</li><li>Record Keeping: Maintain secure personnel files and compensation records in accordance with document retention policies (7 years).</li></ul><p><b>Reporting &amp; Governance</b></p><ul><li>Monthly Reporting: Prepare and present a monthly financial packet (Balance Sheet, Budget vs. Actuals, Cash Flow) for the Bishop&rsquo;s Committee and Ministry Operations Director.</li><li>Budgeting: Assist the Bishop&rsquo;s Committee and Ministry Operations Director in the creation of the annual operating budget and track performance against it throughout the year.</li><li>Audit Support: Serve as the primary liaison for the annual internal financial review or external audit, providing all necessary documentation to the audit committee.</li></ul><p><b>Contribution Management</b></p><ul><li>Giving Records: Oversee the recording of weekly tithes and offerings in the giving database (e.g., Planning Center), ensuring all gifts are tied to the correct donor records.</li></ul><p><b>Governance and Collaboration</b><br/>Holy Family&rsquo;s financial stewardship is a shared labor carried out through clear and collaborative roles. The Finance Manager, Treasurer, and Bishop&rsquo;s Committee work together so that the church&rsquo;s resources serve the mission with integrity, transparency, and trust.</p><p><b>Treasurer</b><br/>The Treasurer provides financial oversight, serves as a lay officer of the church, and acts as a key accountability partner to the Finance Manager. The Treasurer reviews monthly financial documents, monitors the church&rsquo;s overall financial health, and ensures adherence to diocesan guidelines. The Finance Manager prepares and delivers all monthly reports to the Treasurer in a timely manner and incorporates feedback, clarifications, and requests for further information.</p><p><b>Bishop&rsquo;s Committee</b><br/>The Bishop&rsquo;s Committee carries primary responsibility for setting fundraising strategies, approving annual budgets, and monitoring the overall financial direction of Holy Family. The Finance Manager supports these strategies by preparing accurate financial data, implementing committee decisions, and executing the operational steps required to carry out approved fundraising plans. The committee relies on the Finance Manager to communicate any financial trends, concerns, or opportunities that may inform strategic decisions.</p><p><b>Finance Manager</b><br/>The Finance Manager carries responsibility for day-to-day financial operations, record keeping, payroll processing, reconciliations, accounts payable, and monthly reporting. This role ensures that all financial activity is captured, coded, and stewarded in a manner that is audit ready, compliant, and transparent. The Finance Manager maintains the systems and workflows that allow the Treasurer and Bishop&rsquo;s Committee to govern effectively.</p><p><b>Physical &amp; Environmental Requirements</b></p><p><i>This role primarily involves office administration but requires maintaining physical and digital archives.</i></p><p>Physical Factors</p><ul><li>Sitting: Constant (Computer work)</li><li>Handling: Frequent (Sorting receipts, files, checks)</li><li>Lifting: Occasional (Bank deposit bags, file safe up to 20 lbs)</li><li>Talking/Hearing: Frequent (Team coordination, vendor calls)</li></ul><p><b>Estimated Hours &amp; Remote/In-Person Split</b></p><p>Estimated Hours: 20 Hours Per Week</p><p>This allows for the weekly rhythm of AP/Payroll (approx. 8 hours), monthly closings/reporting (heavier weeks), and communication with the Vicar, MOD, and Bishop&rsquo;s Committee. Eligible for the Episcopal Church pension plan and employee-paid medical insurance.</p><p>Recommended Split: 60% Remote / 40% In-Person (Hybrid) Given that Holy Family uses cloud-based systems (QuickBooks Online &amp; Divvy), much of the work can be done remotely. However, the &quot;Manager&quot; aspect requires presence.</p><p>Remote Work (12 hours):</p><ul><li>Processing payroll and AP in QuickBooks</li><li>Reconciling bank statements and credit cards.</li><li>Generating reports and email correspondence.</li><li>Updating the giving database.</li></ul><p>In-Person Work (8 hours):</p><ul><li>Weekly Office Day: A set day (e.g., Mondays) to meet with the Ministry Operations Director, sign physical checks (if any), and file physical documentation.</li><li>Bank Runs: Managing physical deposits if remote capture isn't used for all items.</li><li>Committee Meetings: Interfacing with the Bishop's Committee (Sunday meetings).</li></ul><p>Pay: $40.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77003</p>

Finance Manager

Career Opportunities

<div>Description:
<p>
 <b>About Abby&rsquo;s Catering:</b></p><p>
Abby&rsquo;s Catering has been providing one-of-a-kind culinary and hospitality experiences since 1980. Our customers include high-profile passengers traveling through Houston aboard private, corporate, and commercial aircraft. Celebrities, government officials, heads of state, and industry leaders are among Abby&rsquo;s valued clientele. Abby&rsquo;s also provides exclusive gourmet catering for corporate offices, private events, and food service management contracts throughout the Houston and Dallas metro areas. <b>Join Our Team as a Payroll Administrator.</b></p><p>
We are seeking a <b>detail-oriented Payroll Administrator</b> to oversee and manage the full payroll cycle while supporting key HR administrative functions. This role ensures payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely employee support in a fast-paced, service-driven environment. The Payroll Administrator serves as the <b>Paylocity system administrator</b> and works closely with HR and Operations to maintain accurate payroll, benefits, and compliance records.</p><p><b>
Reports to:</b> Director of Human Resources</p><p><b><br>
FLSA Status:</b> Exempt</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities Payroll Administration</b></p><ul><li>
Process <b>bi-weekly payroll</b> accurately and on schedule using Paylocity</li><li>
Audit timecards for PTO, missed punches, and corrections</li><li>
Manage payroll adjustments including garnishments, retro pay, bonuses, and deductions</li><li>
Maintain payroll records in accordance with company policies and federal and state labor laws</li><li>
Respond to payroll-related inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality</li><li>
Assist with payroll reporting and support internal or external payroll audits</li></ul><p><b>
Paylocity System Administration</b></p><ul><li>
Serve as the <b>primary administrator for the Paylocity system</b></li><li>
Maintain accurate employee records and payroll configurations</li><li>
Generate payroll and workforce reports as requested by leadership</li><li>
Partner with Paylocity support to troubleshoot system or payroll issues</li></ul><p><b>
Benefits Administration</b></p><ul><li>
Administer employee benefits including enrollments, changes, and terminations</li><li>
Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits inquiries</li><li>
Support open enrollment and employee education initiatives</li><li>
Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and ensure accurate payroll deductions</li></ul><p><b>
HR Administrative Support</b></p><ul><li>
Support recruiting coordination including candidate sourcing, phone screens, and interview scheduling</li><li>
Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment metrics</li><li>
Coordinate onboarding schedules to ensure a positive new hire experience</li></ul><p><b>
Core Values and How to Exemplify Them:</b></p><p><b>
Our Mission:</b></p><p>
&ldquo;To continue to be the leading in-flight and corporate catering company serving the Houston &amp; Dallas Metro market by using locally sourced and sustainable raw ingredients, providing the most memorable and personalized attention to detail all while maintaining a fiscally sound budget and complying with the highest food safety standards.&rdquo;</p><ul><li><b>
Customer Driven: </b>Provide exceptional service to both internal and external customers by being responsive, approachable, and attentive to their needs. Ensure new hires feel welcomed and supported from day one.</li><li><b>
Accountability:</b> Take ownership of the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time. Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting hiring goals and maintaining high standards.</li><li><b>
Teamwork: </b>Collaborate effectively with colleagues and department managers to achieve common goals. Foster a team-oriented environment where everyone works together to support new hires and improve the overall recruitment process.</li><li><b>
Competitiveness: </b>Strive to attract the best talent in the industry by staying informed about market trends and continuously improving recruitment strategies. Demonstrate a competitive spirit in achieving hiring targets and enhancing the company&rsquo;s reputation as an employer of choice.</li><li><b>
Honesty:</b> Maintain transparency and integrity throughout the recruitment process. Provide honest feedback to candidates and colleagues, and ensure all communications are clear and truthful.</li></ul>
Requirements:
<p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Minimum 5 years of payroll administration experience</li><li><b>
Minimum 3 years of Paylocity experience required</b></li><li>
Strong working knowledge of wage and hour laws, FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and payroll compliance</li><li>
Experience administering employee benefits programs</li><li>
Bilingual English and Spanish required to effectively support a multilingual workforce</li><li>
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information</li><li>
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills</li></ul></div>

HR Generalist/Payroll Administrator

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Why This Role Matters</b></h1>
<p>
Benefits are one of the most visible and impactful services we deliver to our clients and their employees. When benefits administration works seamlessly, employees receive the coverage they expect, employers trust our systems, and our clients can focus on running their businesses instead of solving administrative problems.</p>
<p>
The Director of Benefits Operations ensures the stability, accuracy, and scalability of our benefits platform&mdash;from retirement plans to medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage. This leader builds the operational systems, processes, and teams that allow Employer Flexible to deliver on its promise to<b> stabilize our foundation, elevate how we show up, and win by being the easiest partner to work with and the hardest to replace.</b></p>
<p>
By leading both 401K administration and benefits operations, this role ensures that thousands of employees are properly enrolled, plans remain compliant, carrier integrations function correctly, and clients experience a benefits program that is reliable, responsive, and built to support their growth.</p>
<p></p>
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Summary</b></h1>
<p>
The Director of Benefits Operations leads the strategy, execution, and performance of the company&rsquo;s benefits administration functions. This role oversees two core teams responsible for retirement plan administration and the operational management of employee benefit programs.</p>
<p>
The Director ensures benefits plans are accurately configured in the company&rsquo;s HRIS platform, employees are enrolled correctly, carrier integrations function reliably, and retirement plans operate in full compliance with regulatory requirements.</p>
<p>
This leader is responsible for building scalable operational processes, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring benefits administration delivers an exceptional experience for both clients and their employees.</p>
<p></p>
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h1>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Operational Leadership</b></h3>
<ul><li>Lead the strategy and execution of all Benefits Operations functions.</li>
<li>Build scalable processes that support the growth of the PEO platform.</li>
<li>Ensure operational accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all benefits administration activities.</li>
<li>Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, Client Success, Sales, Implementation, and Finance to ensure seamless service delivery.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>401K Administration &amp; Compliance</b></h3>
<ul><li>Oversee administration of the company&rsquo;s Multiple Employer Plan (MEP).</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with ERISA, DOL, and IRS requirements.</li>
<li>Manage retirement plan operations including participation monitoring, plan setup, audits, contribution processing, and employee education.</li>
<li>Lead the Manager, 401K Administration &amp; Compliance and supporting specialists.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits Operations</b></h3>
<ul><li>Oversee setup and maintenance of client benefit plans within the HRIS platform.</li>
<li>Manage EDI connectivity and carrier integrations for medical, dental, vision, and ancillary plans.</li>
<li>Ensure employees are enrolled in the correct plans and eligibility data remains accurate across systems.</li>
<li>Oversee carrier eligibility maintenance for client-level plans.</li>
<li>Manage the full employee benefits lifecycle including new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, plan changes, and terminations.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Systems &amp; Technology</b></h3>
<ul><li>Develop operational expertise across key systems including:
<ul><li>Microsoft Office Suite</li>
<li>CRM Dynamics</li>
<li>Darwin/Cohesion HRIS platform (myHR 1.0 and myHR 2.0)</li>
</ul></li><li>Identify system improvements and automation opportunities that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual work.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Leadership &amp; Team Development</b></h3>
<ul><li>Lead and develop Benefits Operations managers and specialists.</li>
<li>Conduct daily stand-ups, bi-weekly 1:1 meetings with direct reports, and bi-weekly Level 10/EOS team meetings.</li>
<li>Establish clear expectations and accountability for team performance.</li>
<li>Ensure leaders and teams embody the company&rsquo;s core values:
<ul><li>Have Fun</li>
<li>Be Selective</li>
<li>Be Humble</li>
<li>No Surprises</li>
<li>Want It</li>
</ul></li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Financial &amp; Operational Accountability</b></h3>
<ul><li>Participate in annual planning and budgeting.</li>
<li>Manage departmental operating expenses within approved budgets.</li>
<li>Monitor operational capacity and staffing ratios as the company grows.</li>
</ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h1>
<p><b>
Education</b></p>
<p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or related field preferred.</p>
<p><b>
Experience</b></p>
<ul>
<li>8+ years of experience in benefits administration or retirement plan operations</li>
<li>3+ years of leadership experience managing operational teams</li>
<li>Experience with benefits compliance, carrier integrations, and HRIS platforms</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Experience working within a PEO or multi-employer environment</li>
<li>Experience managing Multiple Employer Plans (MEP)</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of benefits administration systems and operational processes</li></ul></div><p></p>

Director, Benefits Operations

<div><p><b>Location:</b> Houston, Texas</p>
<p><b>
Department:</b> Payroll Operations</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Overview</b></h3>
<p>
We are seeking an experienced <b>Payroll Manager</b> to lead payroll operations supporting a growing portfolio of clients and worksite employees within a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). This role oversees a team of payroll specialists responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services across multiple pay frequencies.</p>
<p>
The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the complexity of multi-client payroll, and is passionate about delivering exceptional client service.</p>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></h3>
<ul><li>Lead and develop a team of payroll specialists responsible for processing payroll across multiple clients and pay schedules.</li>
<li>Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li>
<li>Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll issues and client questions.</li>
<li>Partner with client service, HR, benefits, and accounting teams to ensure a seamless client experience.</li>
<li>Maintain strong internal controls related to payroll processing, funding, and payroll tax compliance.</li>
<li>Drive operational improvements and help implement best practices across payroll operations.</li>
<li>Support system utilization and reporting within payroll and CRM platforms.</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h3>
<ul><li>5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a <b>PEO, multi-client payroll environment, or high-volume payroll operation</b>
</li><li>2+ years of leadership or team management experience</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and payroll tax fundamentals</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability</li>
<li>Strong communication and client service skills</li>
<li>Experience with HRIS/payroll systems and Microsoft Office</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred</b></h3>
<ul><li>Professional Employer Organization (PEO) experience</li>
<li>Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Systems Used</b></h3>
<ul><li>Microsoft Dynamics CRM</li>
<li>myHR payroll platform (myHR 1.0 / myHR 2.0)</li>
<li>Microsoft Office Suite</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Our Culture</b></h3>
<p>
Our leaders embody our core values: <b>Have Fun, Be Selective, Be Humble, No Surprises, and Want It.</b> We operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional service to our clients and their employees.</p></div><p></p>

Payroll Manager

Augment Professional Services

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Augment Professional Services (APS)</b></h1><p>
Augment Professional Services (APS) partners with leading organizations across the Energy, Technology, Utilities, and Engineering sectors to deliver specialized talent, consulting expertise, and project support. Our mission is to connect experienced professionals with organizations executing complex projects and critical infrastructure initiatives.</p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Overview</b></h1><p>
Augment Professional Services (APS) is seeking a <b>Payroll Support Specialist</b> to support enterprise timekeeping and payroll operations for a large-scale HR and payroll environment. This role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records while ensuring payroll processes operate efficiently and in compliance with established policies and pay rules.</p><p>
The Payroll Support Specialist will support daily timekeeping transactions, monitor payroll readiness, and assist in resolving employee and manager inquiries related to time entry, accruals, and attendance records. Working within a structured HR shared services environment, this role will collaborate with payroll teams, HR operations, and management to ensure data accuracy and timely payroll processing.</p><p>
The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, experience working with enterprise timekeeping platforms such as <b>UKG/Kronos</b>, and the ability to deliver responsive, professional support in a service-oriented HR operations environment.</p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h1><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Technical Skills</b></h2><ul><li><p>
High school diploma or equivalent required</p></li><li><p>
1&ndash;2 years of experience supporting <b>payroll, HR operations, or timekeeping administration</b></p></li><li><p>
Experience processing timekeeping transactions including:</p><ul><li><p>
Time corrections</p></li><li><p>
Absence management</p></li><li><p>
Accrual adjustments</p></li><li><p>
Standard time entry updates</p></li></ul></li><li><p>
Familiarity with <b>enterprise timekeeping systems such as UKG (Kronos), Oracle, or similar platforms</b></p></li><li><p>
Experience managing service requests or case management systems such as <b>ServiceNow</b> or similar intake tools</p></li><li><p>
Ability to monitor time entries and ensure completion prior to payroll deadlines</p></li><li><p>
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy when managing employee time records</p></li><li><p>
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), audit checkpoints, and payroll controls</p></li><li><p>
Strong communication skills when responding to employee and manager inquiries</p></li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Experience / Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Experience supporting <b>HR Shared Services or centralized payroll operations</b></p></li><li><p>
Exposure to <b>enterprise payroll cycles and payroll readiness activities</b></p></li><li><p>
Familiarity with <b>HR compliance and payroll regulations</b></p></li><li><p>
Understanding of <b>HR service delivery models and ticketing workflows</b></p></li><li><p>
Experience working in high-volume operational environments supporting large employee populations</p></li><li><p>
Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies within timekeeping systems</p></li><li><p>
Experience supporting audit documentation and maintaining payroll-related records</p></li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
APS Consulting Footer</b></h1><p>
Augment Professional Services (APS) delivers specialized talent, consulting expertise, and project support to organizations operating in complex technical environments. Our teams partner with clients across the Technology, Energy, Utilities, and EPC sectors to support critical initiatives in digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, engineering delivery, and industrial construction.</p><p>
Through a flexible services model that includes managed services, project-based delivery, and embedded technical expertise, APS helps organizations accelerate innovation, scale capabilities, and execute high-impact initiatives with confidence.</p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Equal Opportunity Statement</b></h1><p>
Augment Professional Services (APS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p></div>

Support Payroll Specialist

ELIOR GROUP

<div><p><b>Payroll Coordinator</b></p><p><b>
Job Reference Number: </b>37691<br>
<b>Employment Type: </b>Full-Time<b>, </b>Onsite<br>
<b>Segment: </b>Elior Corporate<br>
<b>Brand: </b>ENA Corporate<br>
<b>Location: </b>Houston<b>, </b>Texas (US-TX)</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
#LI-RK1</p><p>
#Boost</p><p><b>
Payroll Coordinator &ndash; Weekly Payroll Operations</b></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The Role at a Glance:</b></h1><p>
Join Elior North America and be part of a payroll team that directly supports over 15,000 employees across the country. As a Payroll Specialist, you&rsquo;ll help ensure accurate and timely weekly payroll processing for both exempt and non-exempt employees, covering union and non-union populations.<br>
<br>
In this role, you&rsquo;ll work within our enterprise SAP platform to process payroll in-house&mdash;no third-party vendor involved&mdash;giving you exposure to the full payroll cycle, compliance requirements, and problem-solving across multiple states and employment structures.<br>
<br>
You&rsquo;ll collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction.</p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you&rsquo;ll be doing:</b></h1><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><i>
Payroll Processing &amp; Administration</i></h2><ul><li>
Process weekly payroll for exempt, non-exempt, union, and non-union.</li><li>
Maintain payroll data integrity, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay changes.</li><li>
Calculate and enter deductions, garnishments, and adjustments accurately.</li><li>
Prepare and issue paychecks in-house, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><i>
Compliance &amp; Reporting</i></h2><ul><li>
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.</li><li>
Audit payroll transactions to maintain accuracy and compliance.</li><li>
Generate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><i>
System &amp; Process Management</i></h2><ul><li>
Utilize SAP ERP for all payroll-related functions.</li><li>
Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies in partnership with HR and Operations.</li><li>
Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><i>
Employee Support</i></h2><ul><li>
Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions from managers.</li><li>
Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining confidentiality.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></h1><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><i>
Required Qualifications</i></h2><ul><li>
3+ years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll.</li><li>
Experience with large ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).</li><li>
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.</li><li>
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.</li><li>
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><i>
Preferred Qualifications</i></h2><ul><li>
Experience processing union payroll.</li><li>
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).</li><li>
Prior experience in food service, hospitality, or large-scale operations.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work Location:</b></h1><p>
This position is based on site at our corporate office in Houston, TX, four days a week, with the option to work remotely one day per week. The office address is <b>4920 Westway Park Blvd, Houston, TX 77041.</b></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compensation:</b></h1><p>
Compensation for this role ranges from $25 to $28 per hour, commensurate with experience.</p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Benefits:</b></h1><ul><li>
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)</li><li>
Voluntary UNUM coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity</li><li>
Employee Discount Program</li><li>
Commuter Benefits (Transit and Parking)</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan</li><li>
Paid Sick Time</li><li>
Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li><li>
Tuition Reimbursement (for full-time employees)</li></ul>
<p><b>
About Elior North America:</b></p><p>
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.</p><p>
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you&rsquo;ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Disclaimer:</b> This job description can be revised by management as needed.</p></div>

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