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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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