Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Fort Worth, Texas, United States US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI. US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellencecreating innovative connectivity solutions that support today's most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you'll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your futurewhether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

Overview

The Payroll Manager oversees accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across US Conec's domestic and international workforce. This role plays a critical part in ensuring payroll integrity for diverse employee populations while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, HRIS providers, and external vendors to continuously improve payroll systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for all employee groups, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance
• Compile, validate, and process payroll data, including hourly, salaried, piece rate, temporary, bonus, commission, and off-cycle payments
• Review and reconcile timekeeping data; investigate and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission
• Maintain, audit, and reconcile payroll records related to wages, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits
• Administer payroll processes for temporary employees, including system uploads, agency reporting, and billing support
• Manage payroll-related compliance activities, including garnishments, tax filings, statutory reporting, and record retention
• Prepare payroll documentation and reports to support internal controls, audits, and financial reviews
• Partner with Accounting to provide accurate payroll data, general ledger coding, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (including W-2s)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, providing timely resolution and clear guidance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Accounting, HRIS partners, and vendors to ensure data accuracy and process alignment
• Identify, recommend, and implement continuous improvements to payroll systems, workflows, and reporting

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 35 years of progressive payroll processing experience
• Strong working knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and payroll-related reporting
• Proficiency with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high standard of data accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to Haves

• Experience with piece rate payroll processing
• Hands-on experience with Paylocity or similar payroll platforms
• Experience supporting payroll for temporary or contingent workforces
• Bilingual language skills

What We Offer Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential 4 weeks of PTO Health, dental, and vision plans 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and planning resources Collaborative, team-based culture that fuels innovation Paid time off, holidays, and employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements Community engagement and STEM outreach opportunities to give back locally

US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do. U S Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics