Senior Payroll Specialist Bilingual (English/Spanish) - Join Robert Half in Houston, TX

Are you a meticulous payroll professional with a passion for handling complex commission structures across multiple businesses? Robert Half is excited to partner with a dynamic client in Houston, Texas to find a Senior Payroll Specialist Bilingual in English and Spanish. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of $68,000 per year and the opportunity to manage payroll for 15 diverse business entities. If you excel in full-cycle payroll processing, commission calculations, and job cost center coding, this position is your chance to advance your career in a fast-paced, multi-business environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be the backbone of payroll operations for a thriving organization comprising 15 distinct businesses. The majority of employees are commission-based, requiring advanced expertise in multi-tiered commission plans, accurate coding to job cost centers, and bilingual communication in English and Spanish. This role demands precision in processing hourly, salaried, and commission payrolls while ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations. Located in the heart of Houston, TX, you'll contribute to seamless financial operations in a collaborative team setting. With Robert Half's expertise in finance and accounting placements, we connect top talent like you to rewarding opportunities that match your skills in payroll software proficiency (ADP, Workday) and regulatory knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will involve high-impact tasks critical to the organization's success:

• Execute full-cycle payroll for hundreds of employees across 15 business entities, with a focus on commission-heavy structures.
• Oversee multiple commission plans, verifying calculations against contracts to prevent errors and disputes.
• Accurately code all payroll transactions to specific job cost centers, enabling precise financial tracking and reporting.
• Handle tax filings, garnishments, and compliance for multi-state payroll, staying ahead of changing regulations.
• Leverage bilingual skills to communicate with Spanish-speaking team members and resolve payroll inquiries efficiently.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and business unit leaders to audit payroll data and implement process improvements.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while producing detailed payroll reports for leadership review.

This role is ideal for payroll experts seeking variety in a multi-business setup, where no two pay cycles are the same.

Required Qualifications

To succeed, you'll bring:

• 5+ years in payroll processing, specializing in complex commissions and multi-entity environments.
• Proven ability to code payroll to job cost centers with 100% accuracy.
• Hands-on experience with ADP, Workday, or equivalent payroll systems.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and multi-state compliance, including tax withholding and reporting.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (bilingual required for employee interactions).
• Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive compensation data professionally.

Candidates with certifications like CPP or FPC will stand out. Robert Half specializes in placing skilled Payroll Specialists in Houston jobs that offer stability and growth.

Why Join Us?

Partnering with Robert Half means accessing premier opportunities in Houston's booming job market. Enjoy a salary of $68,000, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional development. Work in a supportive culture that values bilingual talent and commission expertise. Houston, TX, offers an unbeatable lifestyle with its energy sector, diverse communities, and vibrant culture. Apply now through Robert Half to elevate your payroll career—we handle the placement process seamlessly. Keywords: payroll jobs Houston, bilingual payroll specialist, commission payroll expert, ADP jobs TX.

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