Sr./ Lead Payroll Specialist

Job Duties

• Under general supervision, functions as a senior member of a Payroll Unit, whose primary responsibility is the processing of employee payrolls, which includes HR and Payroll data gathering, processing, accounting, internal reporting, audit, and external reporting and remittance of all applicable wages and taxes.
• The incumbent is knowledgeable on changes in prevailing wage-hour and payroll tax laws for all jurisdictions/locations in which Halliburton has operations, particularly as they relate to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Responsible for complex projects and required to produce proper supporting documentation related to applicable payroll reports, audits, accounting, and tax filings.
• Responsible for the preparation of adequate documentation in support of internal controls as directed by the process guidelines.
• Responsible for analysis, reconciliation, and ultimate resolution of a variety of payroll issues.
• Provides support and guidance as a Subject Matter Expert on complex queries and issues to provide resolution to the team and stakeholders.
• Provides support to the leadership and team as required to mitigate peak volume bottlenecks.
• Provides peer training to newer team members. Actively looks to streamline process to drive standardization and efficiency of resources utilized.
• A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience required. A Bachelors Degree is preferred. This is a senior level individual contributor role.

Qualifications

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.  Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Sr. Payroll Specialist and Lead Payroll Specialist .