Payroll Manager Jobs in Texas
Payroll Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, energy companies, and large retail and logistics operations, with openings at every level from payroll coordinator moving into management through senior payroll director. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin lead hiring volume, anchored by employers like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and H-E-B, all of which maintain large in-state payroll operations. The most sought-after specialties in Texas listings are multi-state payroll compliance, payroll systems implementation (particularly Workday and SAP), and payroll management for hourly-heavy or shift-based workforces common in energy and retail. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Regional Payroll Manager
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Location: Dallas, TX / On-Site
Reports to: Regional Accounting Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations across a multi-state, project-based workforce. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for both hourly craft employees and salaried staff, including complex pay structures, and certified payroll requirements. The Payroll Manager leads a team, partners cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations, and drives continuous improvement in payroll systems, processes, and controls. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of payroll regulations, strong leadership capabilities, and experience in construction or industrial services environments.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including hourly, salaried, and field employees, in collaboration with corporate payroll team.
- Manage and develop a team of regional timekeepers and payroll specialists; establish performance expectations and ensure accountability.
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, including wages, overtime, bonuses, per diems, and deductions.
- Oversee certified payroll set-up, reporting and compliance for government-funded or prevailing wage projects.
- Ensure proper handling of certified payrolls, including dues, fringes, and reporting (if applicable).
- Partner with HR and Operations to ensure accurate employee data, timekeeping, and job coding.
- Review and approve payroll registers, tax filings, and reconciliations.
- Manage payroll-related audits and ensure audit readiness (internal, external, and government audits).
- Collaborate with Accounting on payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyze payroll metrics and trends (e.g., overtime, labor costs, error rates) and provide insights to leadership.
- Ensure proper documentation and internal controls are maintained across all payroll processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
- 2+ years of experience leading or supervising a payroll team.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements.
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Viewpoint, ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
- High attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred:
- Experience in construction, industrial services, or project-based industries.
- Familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements (e.g., Davis-Bacon Act).
- Experience with union payrolls and multi-rate pay structures.
- Knowledge of job costing and labor allocations across projects.
- Experience with process improvement, system implementations, or payroll automation initiatives.
- Experience supporting a multi-entity or rapidly growing organization.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Title: Regional Payroll Manager
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Location: Dallas, TX / On-Site
Reports to: Regional Accounting Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations across a multi-state, project-based workforce. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for both hourly craft employees and salaried staff, including complex pay structures, and certified payroll requirements. The Payroll Manager leads a team, partners cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations, and drives continuous improvement in payroll systems, processes, and controls. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of payroll regulations, strong leadership capabilities, and experience in construction or industrial services environments.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, including hourly, salaried, and field employees, in collaboration with corporate payroll team.
- Manage and develop a team of regional timekeepers and payroll specialists; establish performance expectations and ensure accountability.
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, including wages, overtime, bonuses, per diems, and deductions.
- Oversee certified payroll set-up, reporting and compliance for government-funded or prevailing wage projects.
- Ensure proper handling of certified payrolls, including dues, fringes, and reporting (if applicable).
- Partner with HR and Operations to ensure accurate employee data, timekeeping, and job coding.
- Review and approve payroll registers, tax filings, and reconciliations.
- Manage payroll-related audits and ensure audit readiness (internal, external, and government audits).
- Collaborate with Accounting on payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and month-end close processes.
- Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyze payroll metrics and trends (e.g., overtime, labor costs, error rates) and provide insights to leadership.
- Ensure proper documentation and internal controls are maintained across all payroll processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
- 2+ years of experience leading or supervising a payroll team.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements.
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Viewpoint, ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
- High attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred:
- Experience in construction, industrial services, or project-based industries.
- Familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements (e.g., Davis-Bacon Act).
- Experience with union payrolls and multi-rate pay structures.
- Knowledge of job costing and labor allocations across projects.
- Experience with process improvement, system implementations, or payroll automation initiatives.
- Experience supporting a multi-entity or rapidly growing organization.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you're ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Payroll Manager Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Ziosk Payroll2
- Baker Tilly Canada1
- Css Payroll Co, L.P1
- Intuit1
- Loenbro1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software5
- Accounting & Auditing1
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in payroll manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related business field
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential from the American Payroll Association
- Five or more years of progressive payroll experience including supervisory responsibility
- Hands-on experience with enterprise payroll platforms such as Workday, ADP, or SAP
- Working knowledge of Texas Payday Law and multi-state payroll tax compliance
- Demonstrated experience managing payroll for large hourly or shift-based employee populations
Payroll Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a payroll manager in Texas?
Most payroll managers in Texas build toward the role through a combination of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or HR and progressive payroll experience. Texas does not require a state-issued license for payroll managers, but the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation from the American Payroll Association is the most recognized credential and is frequently listed as preferred or required by Texas employers. Candidates who also demonstrate fluency in Texas Payday Law compliance tend to advance more quickly.
How much do payroll managers make in Texas?
Payroll managers in Texas earn a median of about $136,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,550 for the lowest 10% to over $216,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire payroll managers in Texas?
Employers hiring payroll managers in Texas right now include Ziosk Payroll, Baker Tilly Canada, and Css Payroll Co, L.P, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, healthcare, and large retail headquarters means many of these openings involve managing payroll for large, geographically distributed workforces across multiple pay groups.
Which Texas cities have the most payroll manager jobs?
Plano, Austin, and Houston have the most payroll manager openings in Texas. Houston leads due to its density of energy company headquarters and large hospital systems, Dallas-Fort Worth draws heavily from corporate back-office operations for national retailers and financial services firms, and Austin's growth in technology and state government has steadily increased demand for payroll management professionals.
Are there remote payroll manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields, because payroll management is fundamentally desk-based and systems-driven. About 25% of payroll manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how widely companies have accepted distributed payroll teams. The functions most often performed remotely include payroll processing, compliance reporting, and system administration, while roles involving direct HR partnership or new-system implementation often require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a payroll manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a payroll specialist or payroll coordinator, then building toward a manager role over two to four years. Large Texas employers like H-E-B, Texas Health Resources, and major energy companies regularly hire into these associate-level payroll roles and promote from within. Earning the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) from the American Payroll Association demonstrates seriousness early, and experience with any enterprise payroll system, even in a data-entry capacity, opens doors faster than credentials alone.
Where can I find and apply to payroll manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to payroll manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring right now. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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