Director of Enterprise Payroll - Houston, TX

Job Title: Director of Enterprise Payroll
Location: Houston, TX

Reports To: VP of HR

Position Overview:

The Director of Enterprise Payroll will lead and oversee all aspects of payroll operations for a fast-growing, multi-state organization with over 3,000 employees. This leader will assess current payroll practices, ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and implement scalable systems and processes to support ongoing expansion and integration activities. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll expertise, proven success in high-growth, M&A-driven environments, and advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now.

This is a highly visible, strategic role suited for a hands-on leader with a strong process improvement mindset and the ability to build structure and drive efficiency in a rapidly evolving environment. For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to expand beyond payroll leadership into HRIS oversight, payroll analytics, and broader enterprise-level HR systems and process optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the payroll function, including oversight of the current payroll team and all day-to-day payroll operations for 3,000+ employees across multiple states.
• Evaluate, redesign, and document payroll processes to enhance compliance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Lead payroll due diligence and post-acquisition integration efforts related to M&A activity, including system consolidations and process alignments.
• Ensure payroll compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Serve as the company's internal expert on ADP Workforce Now; leverage system capabilities to drive automation and improved payroll accuracy.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and audit practices to support compliance and minimize risk.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure accurate employee data flow and alignment across systems.
• Oversee and manage all payroll-related reporting, including tax filings, year-end processes, and audits.
• Train, develop, and lead a high-performing payroll team; provide mentorship and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Stay current on payroll best practices, legal requirements, and emerging technologies to ensure the organization remains ahead of the curve.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-state payroll, including experience navigating M&A environments.
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated success leading payroll during periods of rapid growth, particularly through mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven experience in assessing and restructuring payroll processes for growth and efficiency.
• Technologically savvy with a track record of leveraging tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required.

Physical Requirements:

• Vision: minimum vision required to prevent injury from oneself and others
• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds with or without correction
• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Walking: move about inside the office and/or branch facilities as well as airport/travel needs
• Sit/Stand: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time
• Capable of traveling as required

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