Payroll and HRIS Temps

Payroll Manager / Payroll Director Needed ASAP Location: Houston Area Hybrid schedule: 1 day/week in office Competitive pay – DOE Contract with strong potential for direct hire Company laptop provided Position Overview We're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager or Payroll Director to lead a high-priority payroll remediation initiative following a complex HRIS/payroll entity merger. This role is ideal for a hands‑on payroll leader who thrives in challenging environments, can quickly assess payroll issues, and has the expertise to restore payroll accuracy and confidence. This is a highly visible opportunity to make an immediate impact by leading payroll cleanup efforts, strengthening processes, and partnering with leadership to stabilize payroll operations. Responsibilities Lead a large-scale payroll remediation and data cleanup project following a complex entity merger Audit, reconcile, and validate employee payroll and HRIS records to ensure complete data accuracy Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies, duplicate records, and data integrity issues Serve as the primary resource for payroll cleanup, process improvements, and payroll accuracy initiatives Partner with Payroll, HR, IT, and leadership to resolve complex payroll issues and improve workflows Review payroll transactions and employee records while ensuring compliance with company policies and payroll regulations Develop and implement best practices to improve payroll processes and strengthen internal controls Maintain detailed documentation of issues, corrective actions, and project progress Provide leadership and guidance throughout the remediation effort while maintaining a calm, solutions-focused approach Qualifications Extensive payroll leadership experience at the manager or director level Hands‑on Paycor experience is required Experience leading payroll remediation, HRIS implementations, payroll conversions, or large‑scale payroll cleanup initiatives Strong understanding of payroll operations, payroll compliance, and HRIS data management Exceptional attention to detail with proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities Experience auditing payroll data, identifying discrepancies, and implementing corrective actions Ability to prioritize multiple high‑impact initiatives while maintaining accuracy under pressure Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across Payroll, HR, IT, and executive leadership Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment Available to start immediately Why Apply? High‑impact leadership opportunity Hybrid schedule with only one day per week in the office Opportunity to lead a critical business initiative Strong potential to transition from contract to direct hire Immediate interviews and quick start available #J-18808-Ljbffr Professional Alternatives