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WaterBridge is hiring a Payroll Manager for our Houston, TX office location.

The Payroll Manager will be an integral member of the HR team, reporting into the SVP, Human Resources. This position will oversee the organization's payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This role will serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve payroll issues, and continuously improve processes and implement new initiatives, as needed. This role requires strategic partnerships with internal/external customers and strong customer service skills.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The following represents most of the duties performed by the position but is not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary. Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory, environmental, and safety rules and standards, as well as corporate policies.

As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading day-to-day operations of Workday payroll, time tracking, absence, and all related functions for multi-state bi-weekly US payroll companies.
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll updates.
• Serving as the subject matter expert for payroll and all payroll related projects.
• Acting as escalation point to resolve payroll issues.
• Processing standard and complex payroll transactions including retro calculations, manual adjustments, error resolution and analysis of root cause.
• Maintaining payroll records and data for the calculation of payroll for multiple pay groups.
• Partnering with HR and Benefits personnel to ensure employee data, compensation and benefit deductions are correct and promptly funded.
• Partnering with Corporate Tax and other Accounting team members to reconcile Workday payroll records to appropriate company made payments during month-end close.
• Providing funding amounts to Treasury prior to bank draw.
• Ensuring the accuracy of the account posting rules for all on/off-cycle payments.
• Facilitating audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Inputting and managing garnishment information for employees in Workday once received by the appropriate state agency.
• Identifying and recommending updates to payroll processes, service levels with third-parties, systems, and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Partnering with HR on the employee worker's compensation process, in conjunction with the insurance broker.
• Ensuring alignment between employer pay and worker's compensation.
• Completing necessary forms related to initiating claims and providing required wage statements.
• Working with Insurance & Risk to provide requested payroll information for insurance renewals and audits.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience within Payroll.
• Workday Payroll experience is highly preferred.
• Have extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Have knowledge of payroll regulations, laws, and processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically in Excel is required).
• Have strong analytical skills with focus on process improvement and knowledge transfer.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity.
• Have good communication with interpersonal skills.
• Have strong time management and organizational skills.
• Must be meticulous with the ability to multi-task with attention to accuracy.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be able to work with and maintain confidential information.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Monday - Thursday (9 hours) & Friday (4 hours).

Position Location:

• Houston, TX

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability - Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today!

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

SAFETY

• Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION

• We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

INTEGRITY + TRUST

• We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

• We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS

• We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION

• Everyone is a leader: we "think big" in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.