Senior Payroll Analyst Job at Employment & Training Centers, Inc., Houston, TX

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  • Employment & Training Centers, Inc.
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

We’re hiring a US Payroll Analyst for a 6-month contract to cover a maternity leave. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’ll be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 3,300 employees (union and non-union) across multiple U.S. states, and will collaborate closely with our Canadian payroll team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly and biweekly payroll cycles accurately and on time
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and prepare related reports
  • Manage garnishments, off-cycle payments, rejected deposits, and tax adjustments
  • Partner with ADP Smart Compliance on tax filings and local tax ID setup
  • Support W-2s and quarterly/annual tax filings
  • Address employee inquiries using HR case management systems
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, and Compensation teams
  • Maintain payroll documentation and support SOX compliance

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience processing US multi-state payroll
  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and regulatory practices
  • Hands-on experience with Workday , ADP Smart Compliance , and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative environment

Preferred

  • CPP or FPC certification
  • Experience with Pennsylvania and Ohio payroll regulations
  • Familiarity with SAP and ServiceNow
  • Background in payroll audits, system transitions, or payroll cleanups

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area,

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