Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager - Houston, TX
-Hybrid Schedule Option


Our client, a growing renewable energy company, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead all payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across a multi-state workforce. This position reports directly to the CFO and will oversee a small payroll team.


Why to consider this role:


• Reporting directly to the VP Accounting Operations
• Leadership opportunity with direct reports
• Growing renewable energy platform
• Ability to influence systems, processes, and payroll strategy
• High visibility with executive leadership
• Opportunity to help scale a rapidly growing organization


Key Responsibilities:


• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population.
• Supervise and mentor two direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems, with preference for experience using Rippling or UKG.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership on payroll reporting, audits, benefits deductions, and employee-related payroll matters.
• Support process improvements, internal controls, and payroll best practices within a growing organization.


Qualifications:


• 5+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Experience managing payroll for a multi-state workforce.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, wage and hour regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Experience with Rippling, UKG, or similar payroll platforms preferred.
• Prior experience in renewable energy preferred; candidates from energy, utilities, infrastructure, or related industries will also be considered.
• Strong attention to detail, leadership skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization and play a key role in building scalable payroll processes while partnering closely with executive leadership.


Do not apply unless you are authorized to work in the United States for any employer as client company cannot sponsor or transfer visas at this time.


Walker Elliott is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


For additional information, please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io or apply online.