Assistant Payroll Manager (Workday Required)
Houston, TX
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10065794
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/xWbnVJ
Job Title: Assistant Payroll Manager (Workday Required)
Location: Houston, TX
Compensation: $90,000 – $95,000 / year (depending on experience)
Benefits: This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Payroll Manager to support our payroll operations and help lead day-to-day payroll activities. This role is responsible for assisting with multi-state payroll processing, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting payroll reporting and reconciliations. The ideal candidate has strong Workday payroll experience, proven technical knowledge, and the ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, and business leaders. This position offers strong visibility and growth within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing & Oversight
- Support the accurate and timely processing of multi-state, high-volume payroll
- Review payroll data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to submission
- Assist in managing payroll calendars, deadlines, and processing cycles
- Ensure proper handling of bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and special payments
Workday Payroll Administration
- Maintain and support payroll processes within Workday (required)
- Troubleshoot payroll system issues and partner with HRIS as needed
- Support Workday payroll audits, updates, and configuration changes
- Generate and analyze payroll reports from Workday
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Support payroll tax filings and reconciliations
- Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness
- Assist with year-end activities including W-2 processing
Team & Cross-Functional Support
- Partner with HR and Finance to resolve payroll-related inquiries
- Assist in mentoring payroll staff and reviewing team output
- Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll issues
- Support process improvements and payroll best practices
Reporting & Reconciliation
- Reconcile payroll accounts and support general ledger tie-outs
- Assist with payroll analytics, metrics, and management reporting
- Monitor and resolve payroll variances or discrepancies
Qualifications
- Required: Hands-on Workday Payroll experience
- 4+ years of payroll experience; leadership or senior payroll experience preferred
- Experience supporting multi-state payroll environments
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
How to Apply
If you are seeking a growth-oriented payroll leadership role with strong system exposure and cross-functional impact, we encourage you to apply.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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