Contract Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor Location: Houston, TX Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days in office / 2 days work from home Pay Rate: $43.27 - $47.12 per hour Employment Type: Contract Expected Duration: Approximately 4-6 months, based on the permanent hiring timeline Position Overview LHH is partnering with a large, established organization in Houston to identify an experienced Payroll Supervisor for an immediate contract opportunity. This position will lead a team of approximately 6-8 Payroll Specialists in a complex, high-volume payroll environment supporting multi-state, union and non-union payroll. The ideal candidate is a strong payroll leader who can effectively manage and develop a team while remaining hands-on enough to step in and support payroll operations when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide day-to-day leadership to a team of approximately 6-8 Payroll Specialists
• Oversee payroll activities to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery
• Monitor team workload and staffing to ensure appropriate coverage across payroll functions
• Review and audit payroll records, reconciliations, and payroll-related transactions
• Assist with quality control measures and process improvements
• Support complex multi-state payroll operations
• Provide leadership and support for union and non-union payroll
• Serve as a liaison for union-related payroll matters
• Provide hands-on payroll support when necessary, while primarily functioning in a supervisory capacity
• Assist with bonuses, special payments, taxable cash and non-cash fringe benefits, and other payroll transactions
• Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and other departments to research and resolve payroll issues
• Handle escalated employee payroll questions and issues
• Train, coach, and develop payroll team members
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of payroll information
• Assist with special projects and additional payroll initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll
• 2+ years of payroll supervisory or leadership experience
• Experience leading a payroll team of approximately 6-8 employees
• ADP experience required
• ADP Vantage experience strongly preferred
• Experience with ADP GlobalView, ADP Workforce Now, Dayforce, or comparable enterprise payroll systems may also be considered
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, regulatory reporting, and payroll compliance
• Experience working within a large, high-volume payroll environment strongly preferred
• Union payroll experience preferred
• CPP certification strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree is a plus but not required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and work independently while effectively leading a team

Schedule This position offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home. The team generally maintains core hours around 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with flexibility within approximately 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Candidates should also have some flexibility for additional hours during heavier payroll periods. The position may require approximately 5-10 hours of overtime per week, particularly during the initial training period and when supporting union-related payroll responsibilities.

Compensation

$43.27 - $47.12 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who wants to step into an immediate leadership need within a large, sophisticated payroll operation. You will have the opportunity to lead an established payroll team, work with complex multi-state and union payroll, and make an immediate impact while gaining experience in a highly visible payroll environment. If you have strong ADP, multi-state payroll, and payroll leadership experience, apply today for immediate consideration.

Pay Details: $43.27 to $47.12 per hour

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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