Senior Payroll Manager

LHH is partnering with the world’s largest entertainment company in the world, in search of a Senior Payroll Manager for their Houston, TX location. In this role you will oversee a payroll of 70,000 employees, manage four Payroll Supervisors and a staff of 20 Payroll Associates. They are requiring a current CPP Certificate as they are having the four Supervisors obtain their CPP by the end of 2026. This is an onsite role (work one day a week from home), is a direct hire position with a salary paying $120K - $130K + bonus. They are open to candidates who would be interested in relocating to their area and will pay relocation costs. Here are more details about this job:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead payroll processing for salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, and union employees
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and Canadian payroll regulations
• Collaborate with HRIS, Benefits, Accounting, and external vendors to maintain system integrity
• Train and mentor payroll team members, fostering accountability and operational excellence
• Identify and resolve process inefficiencies and compliance risks
• Manage payroll systems, reporting, and audits across multiple FEINs and jurisdictions

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role within a high-volume environment (10K+ employees)
• CPP certification required
• Experience with timekeeping, POS, and payroll systems
• Strong understanding of wage and hour laws, garnishments, payroll tax, and regulatory reporting
• Multi-state experience including California; Canadian payroll experience preferred

BENEFITS

• ENTERTAINMENT: Free concert tickets, ticket upgrades and priority purchases
• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
• FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support

Discover our full range of relocation jobs with comprehensive support packages to help you relocate and settle in your new location.

• CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

If you are interested in this role, send your resume to amy.schwist@LHH.com or to visit www.LHH.com to see all of our openings.

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