Payroll Analyst II

JOB-10046420

Anticipated Start Date

4/27/2026

Location

Houston, TX

Type of Employment

Contract-to-Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an American natural gas and crude oil pipeline company with headquarters in Houston, Texas.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Payroll Analyst II that will be responsible for performing various tasks and procedures necessary to administer salaries & wages, withholdings, benefits and other amounts payable to client employees.

Job Description

• Prepare and validate calculations for employee wages, benefits, taxes & other withholdings in the Oracle system.
• Validate the accuracy of employee time and attendance entries approved by supervisors for processing.
• Maintain well-organized current and historical employee payroll records for elections, changes and other supporting information.
• Complete all required Federal and State forms and filing procedures necessary for new hires, changes and terminated employees.
• Administer involuntary garnishments and taxes levied in accordance with orders issued by local, state, and federal authorities.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll processing/reporting (Forms 940-941, W-2s, etc.)
• Assist in compiling data and special requests during audits, systems or controls testing and other internal/external initiatives.
• Exhibit effective skills in providing timely service, tactfully handling disputes, and creating effective working relationships with employees, customers, and co-workers.

Skills Required

• A minimum of 3 years of payroll experience is required.
• Must maintain a high degree of care and diligence in protecting the confidentiality of employee personal information and documents.
• Must be able to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines, solve problems, and satisfy commitments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary for interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or American Payroll Association certifications such as CPP or FPC are a plus
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations including their respective websites, forms and procedures is a plus.
• Experience using, testing, or implementing the Oracle Payroll system is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including basic functions and pivot tables to summarize, evaluate, reconcile, and report data is a plus.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or Communications is preferred.