About this role

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to support a busy Oil & Gas field services organization in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can lead accurate, high-volume payroll operations while maintaining strong control over benefits-related reconciliations and audits. The role requires a hands-on leader who is highly organized, comfortable working onsite, and confident using ADP Workforce Now and Excel to manage payroll activities with precision.

Responsibilities:

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate completion of bi-monthly payroll cycles.
Manage multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions.
Use ADP Workforce Now to administer payroll transactions, review records, and resolve processing issues efficiently.
Conduct detailed audits of payroll and benefits data to identify discrepancies, validate deductions, and support accurate financial records.
Reconcile payroll-related and benefits accounts, following up on variances and correcting issues in a timely manner.
Verify insurance benefit deductions and related payroll entries to ensure alignment between payroll records and benefit enrollments.
Prepare, analyze, and maintain payroll reports and supporting documentation using Excel and internal systems.
Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, improve accuracy, and maintain consistent payroll practices.
Support onsite payroll operations in Houston, Texas, with a strong focus on organization, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
10+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility in a payroll supervisor or manager capacity.
Proven background managing full-cycle payroll for 500 or more employees.
Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment.
Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and ADP payroll administration.
Experience handling benefits-related payroll audits, account reconciliations, and insurance deduction verification.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to review data, analyze discrepancies, and prepare payroll reports.
Ability to work onsite 4-5 days per week in Houston, Texas.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to payroll accuracy and confidentiality.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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Payroll Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to support a busy Oil & Gas field services organization in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can lead accurate, high-volume payroll operations while maintaining strong control over benefits-related reconciliations and audits. The role requires a hands-on leader who is highly organized, comfortable working onsite, and confident using ADP Workforce Now and Excel to manage payroll activities with precision.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate completion of bi-monthly payroll cycles.
Manage multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements across jurisdictions.
Use ADP Workforce Now to administer payroll transactions, review records, and resolve processing issues efficiently.
Conduct detailed audits of payroll and benefits data to identify discrepancies, validate deductions, and support accurate financial records.
Reconcile payroll-related and benefits accounts, following up on variances and correcting issues in a timely manner.
Verify insurance benefit deductions and related payroll entries to ensure alignment between payroll records and benefit enrollments.
Prepare, analyze, and maintain payroll reports and supporting documentation using Excel and internal systems.
Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, improve accuracy, and maintain consistent payroll practices.
Support onsite payroll operations in Houston, Texas, with a strong focus on organization, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
10+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility in a payroll supervisor or manager capacity.
Proven background managing full-cycle payroll for 500 or more employees.
Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment.
Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and ADP payroll administration.
Experience handling benefits-related payroll audits, account reconciliations, and insurance deduction verification.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to review data, analyze discrepancies, and prepare payroll reports.
Ability to work onsite 4-5 days per week in Houston, Texas.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to payroll accuracy and confidentiality.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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