NEW JOB OPENING
SENIOR PAYROLL PROCESSING SPECIALIST
IN HOUSTON, TX, USA!

 

Date Posted: 09/29/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 508332
Industry: Utility
Job Title: Senior Payroll Processing Specialist
Job Location: Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 4 days onsite, 1 days remote
Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 3
Min Hourly Rate($): 40.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 42.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Accounting, Analytical Skills, Human Resources, Oracle, Payroll
Experience Desired: Multi-state payroll experience (5+ yrs); Oracle HCM Cloud experience (3+ yrs); Payroll Processing experience (2+ yrs); Excel Skills including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data manipulation and analysis (5+ yrs); Knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud, Service Now and UKG Timekeeper (1+ yrs); Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc (2+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education: Associate’s Degree
Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or CPP

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Required Education:
• High School Diploma or equivalent (accredited and 4 years of relevant work experience).

Preferred Education:
• Associate or bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Human Resources or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
• 5+ years’ multi-state payroll experience, and 3 years of Oracle HCM Cloud experience. (However, will consider 2+ years Payroll Processing experience, and 0 years of Oracle HCM Cloud experience)
• Excel Skills including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data manipulation and analysis
• Knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud, Service Now and UKG Timekeeper
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality
• Provide excellent customer service to employees and stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills

Soft Skills:
• Self-starter and team player; able to work both collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with a consistently positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, combined with analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Effectively prioritized workload and tasks to meet daily payroll deadlines
• Flexibility to adjust quickly to unexpected demands and changes without compromising quality
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially

Position Summary:
• Under general supervision, the Senior Payroll Specialist independently performs accurate, timely payroll processing, resolves complex payroll issues, and supports end to end daily and weekly payroll operations in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and all other duties assigned.
• Understand and execute full On Cycle (end to end) weekly and biweekly payroll processing for approximately 60,000 U.S. multi state salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accurate validation, reconciliation, HSDL loads, special transactions and payments, and third-party files and funding.
• Process Regular and Mass Off Cycle payrolls, ensuring pays are entered and calculated accurately, properly approved, and processed in accordance with established payroll policies and schedule.
• Process payroll banking transactions, including stop payments, direct deposit rejects, and reversals, ensuring timely payment and/or resolution.
• Run, prepare, and format reports to evaluate and analyze data accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support payroll reconciliation and audits.
• Research and resolve general inquiries in a timely, accurate, and professional manner, ensuring issues are addressed in accordance with payroll policies and service expectations.
• Work collaboratively with payroll team members and cross functional partners to ensure service commitments are met, issues are resolved in a timely manner, and payroll operations are effectively supported.
• Work with applicable suppliers and vendors as required to address issues, coordinate resolutions, and ensure timely and accurate completion of payroll related activities.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement related to reconciliation, controls, efficiency, and accuracy that align with departmental and organizational goals.

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

 

Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.

California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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About Rose

  • Founded in 1993
  • Office Locations Across the U.S.
  • 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies
  • Employee Oriented Company
  • Challenging Assignments Across the U.S.
  • Continuous Professional Development

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