Payroll Supervisor

Salary: $76,460.80 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 17133
Department: Juvenile Probation Department
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Central


Position Description
About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD)
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.

About the Human Resources (HR) Division:
The Human Resources (HR) division provides overall policy direction on human resources management and administrative support to all staff. It oversees various actions to develop the human capital and talent of Harris County Juvenile Probation (HCJPD). This division is responsible for recruitment, hiring, benefits, compensation, organizational development, employee relations and training. HR plays a strategic role in business management and the fostering of a positive workplace culture, which contributes significantly to HCJPD's overall success.

Position Overview:
The Payroll Supervisor functions as a Payroll and Benefits Liaison for designated work-groups within the organization and will also be working with other Harris County Departments. The Payroll Supervisor will provide auxiliary assistance to the Payroll Manager and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately enters time and other payroll record keeping information into the Harris County DTE System on a daily basis to meet designated deadlines. Reviews payroll reports to identify and resolve discrepancies. Corrects and processes payroll errors and resolves payroll discrepancies. Produces payroll reports as needed.
• Leads, trains and supervises the Payroll Specialists and ensures that they are productive and fulfilling their job duties.
• Processes paperwork associated with hiring, terminations, salaries/level increases preparation, incentives, work schedule, direct-deposits, W-4, name changes, leave status, position changes, etc.
• Assists new employees with completing insurance selection, beneficiary changes, add/drop dependents in STARS; In addition to sending email notifications to payroll specialists relating to cut off dates for new employees. Assists with special requests from the Harris County Benefits department.
• Participates in New Employee Orientation regarding Payroll procedures and Employee Benefits. Completes necessary documentation for budget approvals relating to JPO/JSO/Bilingual incentives.
• Provides a timely response to employment verification requests and maintains the open position report.
• Support internal and external audits. Responds to requests relating to employee records, time sheets, or other pertinent information during audits or as needed. Also, provides timely resolutions and assistance.
• Provides guidance related to STARS, Harris County Self Portal, agency intranet and the Harris County payroll policies and procedures.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from and accredited college or university in Human Resources Administration, Business Administration or a related field of study plus
• Four (4) years of progressive work experience in payroll processing (as a payroll specialist).

OR

• Master's degree in Personnel Administration/Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field of study plus
• Two (2) years of progressive work experience in payroll processing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient use of the county payroll system.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Working knowledge of county, state and federal payroll regulations.
• Able to effectively communicate payroll matters to members of the management team and department administration.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Additional Requirements:

• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
• All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county's drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
• In the event of a public emergency declared by the county, staff may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments under the supervision of another county department.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
• Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
• This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Grant-funded Full-time
• Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

Salary:

• $76,460.80 Annually

Open Position Location:

• Human Resources (1200 Congress)

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02


If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Personnel Administration/Human Resources Administration
• Business Administration
• Other related field
• Unrelated field
• N/A; No degree

03


Do you have two (2) years of progressive work experience in payroll processing?(To be considered, qualifying experience MUST be documented in your application's employment history)

• Yes
• No

04


Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of progressive work experience in payroll processing (as a payroll specialist)?(To be considered, qualifying experience MUST be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more years
• I do not have this experience

05


Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

06


Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

07


This position requires possession of a valid Texas-issued driver's license upon the start date. Do you currently have a valid Texas Driver's License?

• Yes
• No, but eligible to obtain by start date
• No, not eligible to obtain licensure

Required Question