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Title: Payroll Analyst (Global / Oil & Gas)

Location: Houston, Texas

Type: Contract to Hire

Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience

Summary:

Our client, who is one of the best, stable O & G companies in the Houston area has a wonderful opportunity for a Payroll Analyst. As the Payroll Analyst will support global payroll in a complex, enterprise-level environment. This role will support payroll operations for a large, multi-state and international workforce (3,000+ employees), with oil and gas industry experience.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in multi-jurisdictional payroll tax compliance, global payroll processes, and hands-on experience with ADP systems. This role requires the ability to navigate complex payroll structures, ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations, and support continuous process improvements.

Duties:

• Process and audit bi-weekly and/or monthly payroll for a workforce of 3,000+ employees across multiple regions
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions in compliance with federal, state, local, and international payroll laws
• Manage multi-state and international payroll tax compliance, including filings, reconciliations, and year-end activities (W-2s, 1099s, and global equivalents)
• Analyze and interpret payroll tax implications, including expatriate, cross-border, and global mobility scenarios
• Maintain and troubleshoot payroll data within ADP (Workforce Now, Vantage, or GlobalView preferred)
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing
• Conduct payroll reconciliations, variance analyses, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Monitor and implement regulatory updates impacting payroll, particularly in the oil and gas sector and global jurisdictions
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring proper documentation and controls
• Drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency in payroll operations
• Assist with system upgrades, implementations, and integration efforts within enterprise environments

Requirements:

• 5+ years of payroll experience in a large, complex organization (3,000+ employees)
• Experience working in an enterprise-level company environment
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience supporting international/global payroll operations
• Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems (Workforce Now, Vantage, GlobalView, or similar)
• Solid understanding of payroll tax implications, including cross-border and expatriate considerations
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills across multiple levels of the organization
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience)