Sr. Payroll Administrator

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Processes multi-state and Canadian payroll, including taxes, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, payments, reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting support. Maintains Workday payroll data integrity, supports payroll and HRIS enhancements, investigates discrepancies, and ensures compliance with regulations, internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX requirements. Provides payroll analysis, process improvement recommendations, documentation, and timely customer service to employees and management.
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The Senior Payroll Administrator provides a full range of Payroll support functions for Core Laboratories.  This role ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and continuous process improvement. The Senior Payroll Administrator relies on experience and solid business judgment to plan and accomplish goals and meet various payroll deadlines under the general supervision of the Manager of Payroll.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings, ensuring compliance with federal and state wage and hour regulations.
  • Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries and related account activity for the monthly financial close.
  • Manage payroll tax reporting requirements, including the review and submission of periodic, quarterly, and annual tax files through third-party providers.
  • Administer special payroll processes, including bonuses, commissions, incentive payments, and other non-routine payroll transactions.
  • Review and transmit bi-weekly NACHA files to support accurate and timely employee payments.
  • Develop ad hoc payroll analyses and management reports to support business and leadership decision-making.
  • Support quarterly and annual audits by providing requested payroll records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  • Assist with testing, validation, and implementation of payroll tax, payroll system, and HRIS enhancements.
  • Audit payroll and employee data within Workday to ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
  • Support Canadian payroll processing activities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Prepare payroll-related schedules and supporting documentation for financial statement reporting.
  • Provide payroll data and analysis to support corporate federal and state income tax reporting requirements.
  • Investigate payroll discrepancies and system issues, partnering with Payroll team members and management to identify and implement solutions.
  • Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, SOX requirements, and established payroll procedures.
  • Evaluate payroll processes, maintain process documentation, and recommend efficiency and control improvements.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service by responding to employee and management payroll inquiries within established service-level expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.  
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Minimum five years of in-house payroll experience required.  
  • Multi-state payroll tax experience required.
  • HRIS system experience required, including Workday Payroll.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
  • Canadian payroll regulations, tax requirements, and related payroll processes highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
  • Excellent computer skills required including proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills required.
  • Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills required.
  • Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and strong analytical skills required.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently.
  • Strong customer service skills required.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum five years of in-house payroll experience
  • Multi-state payroll tax experience
  • HRIS system experience, including Workday Payroll
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
  • Canadian payroll regulations, tax requirements, and related payroll processes
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Fluent English speaking, reading, and writing skills
  • Strong communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills
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The Company
HQ: Amsterdam
1,477 Employees
Year Founded: 1936

What We Do

Core Laboratories is a leading provider of proprietary and patented Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement services. Core Laboratories remains dedicated to providing the technology you need to enhance your production. We continue to develop and acquire technologies that complement our existing products and services, and we disseminate these technologies throughout our global network. With over 70 offices in more than 50 countries located in major oil-producing provinces, Core Laboratories provides services to the world's major, national, and independent oil companies. We can help you solve your reservoir problems. Core Laboratories'​ reservoir optimization technologies are used to increase total recovery from existing fields. Our services enable our clients to optimize reservoir performance and maximize hydrocarbon recovery from their producing fields. Core Laboratories has taken extensive measures to ensure the services and data provided by all of our worldwide companies are of the highest quality and integrity. Our commitment to applying and developing new technologies to optimize reservoir performance is unsurpassed in the oilfield service industry. This commitment to technology and to your bottom line makes Core Laboratories, The Reservoir Optimization Company™.

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