Payroll Director

Payroll Director

Job Category: Director Requisition Number: PAYRO003496

Full-Time On-site Houston, TX 77098, USA

Description

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Why The Morgan Group?

At The Morgan Group, we are more than our 70+ multifamily properties — we are a community built on people. We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity, from our team members and partners to our residents, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where every idea, perspective, and contribution is valued, and where everyone feels heard and appreciated. Our Core Values are the foundation of our success — they guide how we hire, reward, and evaluate every member of the Morgan team.

Morgan Core Values

We are Self-Starters

• In it to win it
• We take initiative
• Be accountable

One Morgan

• We are team players
• We are inclusive
• No Drama

We Get it Done

• We are reliable
• We are effective

Raise the Bar

• We seek excellence
• We learn from our mistakes
• We strive to improve
• Hold ourselves to high standards

Keep on Truckin'

• Embrace challenges & be optimistic
• We are resilient
• Choose positivity
• We are level-headed

Reputation is Earned Daily

• Do the right thing
• We are honest and have high integrity
• We make good decisions
• Our future depends on it

We attract and retain top talent by offering full-time team members a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support their well-being and success:

• Advancement opportunities
• Training
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose)
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off plans including:
• Vacation
• Sick
• Floating Holiday
• Bereavement Leave
• Holiday Schedule
• Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Bonus Program

How does Morgan Group benefit you?

Joining Morgan Group means more than just a job — it's a chance to learn, grow, and build a career you're proud of. From property management and maintenance to construction and development, we provide the tools, training, and team support to help you reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

Looking for someone to join our team and elevate a self-sufficient payroll operation to support our growing operation.

Payroll Operations

• Oversee and process biweekly payroll for approximately 700 employees across 70+ entities using UKG.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations.
• Administer employee deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, audits, and issue resolution.

Tax & Compliance

• Reconcile payroll taxes by state per pay period, quarterly, and annually.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of payroll tax liabilities.
• Partner with external agencies and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain compliance.

Accounting Integration

• Prepare and distribute payroll journal entries for all 70+ property general ledgers.
• Provide detailed payroll reports and cash requirements for each entity.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Department to ensure accurate GL coding, funding, and reporting.

System Management & Process Improvement

• Manage and optimize the UKG payroll system, ensuring accurate data integration with HRIS and accounting platforms.
• Evaluate and streamline processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain documentation of payroll procedures and internal controls.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise and mentor payroll staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with HR, Accounting, and Property Management and Construction teams to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
• 7+ years of payroll experience, including 3+ years in multi-entity and multi-state operations.
• Strong knowledge of UKG payroll systems required.
• Experience in the multifamily or real estate industry strongly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational skills and strong strategic thinking skills.

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