At Houston Methodist, the Senior Payroll Analyst position is responsible for ensuring payroll functional applications that meet department performance objectives and optimizes payroll processes ...
At Houston Methodist, the Senior Payroll Analyst position is responsible for ensuring payroll functional applications that meet department performance objectives and optimizes payroll processes ...
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Houston, TX · On-site
$35.46 - $46.12/hr
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Payroll Accountant - OxyChem
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About the role: CLA is seeking a Payroll Processing Analyst (Payroll Analyst II) to join our HR Systems & Payroll (HRSP) team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in handling a wide range of ...
Payroll Analyst II
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About the role: CLA is seeking a Payroll Processing Analyst (Payroll Analyst II) to join our HR Systems & Payroll (HRSP) team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in handling a wide range of ...
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$49K - $64K/yr
The Payroll & BenefitsSpecialist is responsiblefor the administration, coordination, and executionof the Company'spayroll, benefits, andHuman Resources functionsfor North America. This role ...
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
$49K - $64K/yr
The Payroll & BenefitsSpecialist is responsiblefor the administration, coordination, and executionof the Company'spayroll, benefits, andHuman Resources functionsfor North America. This role ...
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
$49K - $64K/yr
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, coordination, and execution of the Company's payroll, benefits, and Human Resources functions for North America. This role ...
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
$49K - $64K/yr
The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, coordination, and execution of the Company's payroll, benefits, and Human Resources functions for North America. This role ...
Payroll Assistant -Bilingual
Houston, TX · On-site
$45K - $55K/yr
The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, and committed to providing excellent service to employees and management. Responsibilities * Assist with payroll processing ...
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Payroll Assistant -Bilingual
Houston, TX · On-site
$45K - $55K/yr
The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, and committed to providing excellent service to employees and management. Responsibilities * Assist with payroll processing ...
The Payroll Business Analyst III provides day-to-day operational support for payroll processes and systems. This role acts as a key liaison between Payroll and the HR Technology Application Support ...
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The Payroll Business Analyst III provides day-to-day operational support for payroll processes and systems. This role acts as a key liaison between Payroll and the HR Technology Application Support ...
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Payroll Specialist I
Houston, TX · On-site
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
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Payroll Specialist I
Houston, TX · On-site
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
The Payroll Specialist I will support high-volume payroll activity, working across multi-state employee populations while maintaining a strong focus on audit, reconciliation, accuracy and service.
Payroll Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in both U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and provincial labor and tax regulations, ensuring timely, compliant, and precise payroll for a multi-jurisdictional ...
Payroll Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
$22.50 - $30.50/hr
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in both U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and provincial labor and tax regulations, ensuring timely, compliant, and precise payroll for a multi-jurisdictional ...
Payroll Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis for payroll reporting and audits. * Demonstrated ability to process payroll accurately and meet strict ...
Payroll Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
$25 - $40/hr
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Payroll Administrator
Houston, TX · On-site
$23.50 - $31.50/hr
The Payroll Administrator will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent internal customer service to employees and ...
Payroll Administrator
Houston, TX · On-site
$23.50 - $31.50/hr
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Payroll System Analyst - Workday Payroll
The Woodlands, TX · On-site +1
$86K - $144K/yr
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Payroll System Analyst - Workday Payroll
The Woodlands, TX · On-site +1
$86K - $144K/yr
The Payroll Systems Analyst supports and optimizes payroll systems, with a strong focus on Workday Payroll, to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This role partners cross ...
Payroll Administrator
Houston, TX · On-site
$23.50 - $31.50/hr
The Payroll Administrator will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent internal customer service to employees and ...
Payroll Administrator
Houston, TX · On-site
$23.50 - $31.50/hr
The Payroll Administrator will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent internal customer service to employees and ...
Payroll Administrator
Houston, TX · On-site
$23.50 - $31.50/hr
The Payroll Administrator will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent internal customer service to employees and ...
Payroll Administrator
Houston, TX · On-site
$23.50 - $31.50/hr
The Payroll Administrator will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent internal customer service to employees and ...
Payroll Clerk
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.75 - $24.50/hr
The Payroll Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll. The role is responsible for regulatory and tax compliance and must be able to analyze and research pay ...
Payroll Clerk
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.75 - $24.50/hr
The Payroll Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll. The role is responsible for regulatory and tax compliance and must be able to analyze and research pay ...
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
$85K - $95K/yr
The ideal candidate is a payroll professional with strong accounting acumen, advanced Excel capabilities, and a proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies. The ...
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Payroll & Benefits Specialist
$85K - $95K/yr
The ideal candidate is a payroll professional with strong accounting acumen, advanced Excel capabilities, and a proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies. The ...
Payroll Clerk
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.75 - $24.50/hr
The Payroll Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll. The role is responsible for regulatory and tax compliance and must be able to analyze and research pay ...
Payroll Clerk
Houston, TX · On-site
$18.75 - $24.50/hr
The Payroll Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll. The role is responsible for regulatory and tax compliance and must be able to analyze and research pay ...
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
$85K - $95K/yr
The ideal candidate is a payroll professional with strong accounting acumen, advanced Excel capabilities, and a proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies. The ...
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Houston, TX · On-site
$85K - $95K/yr
The ideal candidate is a payroll professional with strong accounting acumen, advanced Excel capabilities, and a proven ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll discrepancies. The ...
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What does a payroll job do?
What is the difference between The Payroll vs Payroll Specialist?
| Aspect | The Payroll | Payroll Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Managing overall payroll processes for an organization | Processing payroll, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining records |
| Required Credentials | Often a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer HR or finance background | High school diploma; certifications like ADP or payroll-specific courses are common |
| Work Environment | Office setting, often within HR or finance departments | Office-based, working with payroll software and employee data |
| Industry Usage | Used across all industries with payroll needs | Commonly employed in HR and finance departments across industries |
The Payroll and Payroll Specialist roles are closely related, with the main difference being the scope. The Payroll typically refers to the overall payroll management process, while the Payroll Specialist focuses on executing payroll tasks and ensuring accuracy. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, making them often interconnected within organizations.

Houston Methodist rating
8.2
Based on 300 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
55th of 887 rated healthcare providers
Job description
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Health Administration, Human Resources, Accounting or related discipline
- Master’s degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Five years experience in the health care, Human Resources, payroll or related field
- Five years functional experience working with information technology teams on development projects and with various computer systems/applications
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
- CPP - Certified Payroll Professional (APA)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Demonstrates a high level of maturity with demonstrated self-confidence and ability to make decisions
- Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
- Ability to work with peers in a team situation
- Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
- Must demonstrate keen attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent customer service skills; proficiency in verbal and written English
- Intermediate computer skills in Windows, MS Office applications, human resources information system (HRIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Payroll applications, and time and attendance systems
- Advanced reporting tool development
- Knowledge of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 requirements
- Must be a self-starter and work independently
- Must be very well organized, able to effectively manage multiple priorities in environment of substantial interruptions
- Must be flexible and adapt to change without reservation
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Mentors and leads payroll team members regarding best practices and new processes/functionality, including one-on-one training, as needed. Role models interpersonal skills when working with various customers and peers to accomplish department goals.
- Serves as the primary liaison for IT/vendor and other HR teams to address complex payroll issues liaison for the Payroll Department.
- Influences a dynamic, team-focused work unit that helps to achieve optimal department results. Exhibits and demonstrates healthy work relationships such as mitigation of conflict, leading problem-solving and resolution efforts. Recommends initiatives to improve department scores for employee engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates and prioritizes projects within department and cross-functional teams. Works with appropriate corporate departments to resolve issues. Ensures all required paperwork is completed as needed.
- Serves as subject matter expert for various payroll and employee information systems/functions, including troubleshooting, training end users, functional system configuration, and testing.
- Leads requirements analysis and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, and verifiable. Represents requirements using alternative views, such as analysis models (diagrams), prototypes, or scenarios, where appropriate.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manages the accuracy and compliance of data within the payroll system, ensuring complete and full compliance with regulatory agencies and HM policies and procedures Reviews data entered, verifies required supporting documents.
- Uses in depth knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (e.g. FLSA, wage and hour, out-of-state tax, etc.) to provide guidance to customers.
- Identifies opportunities for corrective action and improvement, providing recommendations; contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Inventories and orders office supplies following established department standards. Assists with routine equipment troubleshooting such as paper jams, ink cartridge replacement, etc.
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented leadership. Participates in and may plan and lead various department activities for innovative solutions in performance improvement projects and activities. Follows up on action items to ensure completion of assignments.
- Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform: No
- Scrubs: No
- Business professional: Yes
- Other (department approved): No
- On Call* No
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Health Administration, Human Resources, Accounting or related discipline
- Master’s degree preferred
EXPERIENCE
- Five years experience in the health care, Human Resources, payroll or related field
- Five years functional experience working with information technology teams on development projects and with various computer systems/applications
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
- CPP - Certified Payroll Professional (APA)
Company Profile:
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care clinics, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Come lead with us!
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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