Payroll Analyst

1 day ago

Houston, TX, United States LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time
Payroll Analyst - Houston, TX

Salary: $80,000-$90,000 + Discretionary Bonus
Location: Houston, TX
Perks: on-site barista, game nights, happy hours, and a vibrant, casual work environment
About the Opportunity

A dynamic and fast-paced organization is seeking a driven Payroll Analyst ready to take the next step in their career. This is an exciting chance to join a team that values high energy, adaptability, and a passion for tackling new challenges every day. The workplace culture is fun, collaborative, and offers unique perks that make coming to work something to look forward to.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the full payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance from start to finish for a large, multi-state workforce (including California).
  • Manage and track unclaimed wages, garnishments, and employee overpayments, following up to ensure proper resolution and tax treatment.
  • Communicate with employees to resolve outstanding payroll issues, update personal information, and reissue payments as needed.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable and other departments on a variety of ongoing projects, often juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Maintain and improve payroll procedures, leveraging advanced Excel skills and exploring new technologies for process optimization.
  • Provide exceptional customer service, responding to payroll inquiries and supporting colleagues across the organization.
  • Assist with special projects, reporting, and serve as a backup for manual payroll processing as required.
  • Uphold strict confidentiality and security of sensitive payroll data.
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • At least 5 years of hands-on, end-to-end payroll processing experience, preferably in high-volume environments (10,000+ employees).
  • Proven ability to multitask and thrive in a setting where priorities shift frequently.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Vantage or Dayforce is a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the maturity to handle sensitive situations and collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Experience working in an office environment for at least 2 years.
Why Apply?

This role is perfect for payroll professionals who are ready to move beyond routine processing and take on broader responsibilities. If you enjoy digging into projects, working with a variety of teams, and being part of a company that values both hard work and having fun, this is the opportunity for you.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now for confidential consideration.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Laura Laminack

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


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