Payroll Administrator

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of employee wages, taxes, and benefits while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The position works under the direction of the Director of Total Rewards and is responsible for executing payroll operations independently aligned within the Chord values. This position is located in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in processing bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls for U.S. employees across multiple states
• Review payroll data (timesheets, pay changes, deductions) for accuracy prior to processing
• Support maintenance of employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
• Utilize Workday to input, review, and maintain payroll-related data
• Help ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries and provide timely support
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and reconciliations
• Partner with HR and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Maintain documentation and support internal controls and compliance efforts
• Support administration of payroll-related items such as deductions, garnishments, and leave programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Basic understanding of the payroll processes, including related federal and state regulations
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with payroll processing through the Workday Payroll Module
• Strong mathematical skills and intermediate proficiency in MS Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Working towards or holds either the CPP or FPC designation

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.