PAYROLL OPERATIONS SME AND PAYROLL TAX SME

$166,400 - $187,200/Yr

SolomonEdwards - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

About the position

The Payroll Operations SME & Payroll Tax SME position is a critical role within a large organization that is currently undergoing the integration of a recent acquisition. This hybrid position, based in Houston, Texas, requires a highly experienced professional with a strong background in payroll operations and payroll tax management. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing payroll for large employee bases, specifically those with 40,000 or more employees, including both hourly and union payrolls. In this role, the selected candidate will lead the integration of payroll operations for the acquisition, ensuring a seamless transition and integration process. They will be responsible for managing and overseeing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations. The candidate will provide expert guidance on payroll tax matters, which includes federal, state, and local tax filings, and will ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse employee base. Collaboration with internal teams will be essential to streamline payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency. The candidate will utilize and manage payroll systems, specifically Oracle and MasterTax, or comparable systems, to ensure smooth payroll processing and reporting. Additionally, they will advise on payroll-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions, providing insight and support as needed. The role also involves developing and implementing best practices for payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of payroll operations for the acquisition, ensuring seamless transition and integration.
• Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll tax matters, including federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for a large and diverse employee base, including hourly and union employees.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline payroll processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Utilize and manage payroll systems, specifically Oracle and MasterTax, or comparable systems, to ensure smooth payroll processing and reporting.
• Advise on payroll-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions, providing insight and support as needed.
• Develop and implement best practices for payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience in payroll operations and payroll tax management at a manager level for 8-10 years.
• Extensive experience managing payroll for large employee bases (minimum of 40,000 employees preferred), including hourly and union payrolls.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and operations.
• Familiarity with Oracle and MasterTax systems is a plus; experience with comparable systems is required.
• M&A experience is desirable but not mandatory.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Sick leave
• 401(k)