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Senior Payroll Manager

Northstar Memorial Group -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

5 years
Analysis skills
Senior level
Leadership

Full Job Description

NorthStar Memorial Group is seeking a Senior Payroll Manager in Houston, TX.

The Senior Payroll Manager leads end-to-end payroll operations for a large, multi-state, multi-location organization. This role is accountable for accurate, compliant, and timely weekly and biweekly payroll processing while delivering a high-service payroll experience to leaders and employees across 95+ locations.

This position is ideal for a hands-on payroll leader who excels in complex environments, thrives on process improvement, and brings strong technical knowledge, operational discipline, and people leadership.

What You’ll Do

Lead end-to-end weekly and biweekly payroll processing across 95+ multi-state locations
Manage and develop payroll and commission processing teams
Ensure payroll accuracy, data integrity, and full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Oversee payroll system administration, including ADP configuration, validation tables, security controls, and integrations
Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, general ledger entries, accruals, and year-end processes (W-2s)
Act as the payroll subject matter expert for HR, Finance, and field leadership
Provide responsive, high-touch support and clear guidance to leaders and managers
Identify automation opportunities, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous process improvement
Lead or support payroll system upgrades and implementations
Stay current on regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance

What We’re Looking For

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including managerial or supervisory responsibility
Proven experience managing payroll in a complex, multi-state, multi-location environment
Strong working knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and wage & hour compliance
Demonstrated ability to manage weekly and biweekly payroll cycles with high accuracy
Exceptional attention to detail, risk awareness, and data confidentiality
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement capabilities
Ability to partner cross-functionally and communicate effectively with leaders at all levels

Preferred Experience

ADP Workforce Now (WFN) experience
Payroll system implementations or major upgrades

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a critical part in supporting organizational growth by ensuring payroll operations are scalable, compliant, and employee-centric. The Senior Payroll Manager directly impacts employee trust, financial accuracy, and operational excellence across the organization.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posted compensation ranges are a mix of salary and bonuses.

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