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Analyst Sr Payroll

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Lone Star College
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    HRIS Professional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 72821 - 83744 USD Yearly USD 72821.00 83744.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title: Analyst Sr Payroll

Location: LSC-System Office

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 43887

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs
  • One LSC
  • Student Focused
  • Own It
  • Foster Belonging
  • Cultivate Community
  • Choose Learning
Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Senior Analyst, Payroll provides advanced functional support for the organization’s automated payroll systems and processes. The Senior Analyst serves as a key liaison between the Office of Human Resources (OHR) Payroll department and the Office of Technology Services (OTS) to streamline workflows, implement system efficiencies, resolve functional and technical issues, and lead efforts to diagnose and resolve system errors to ensure optimal system performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Reviews and analyzes payroll processes, system functionality, and workflow efficiency; recommends and implements enhancements to support automation and minimize manual intervention
  • Collaborates with OTS and other key stakeholders to develop, test, and deploy system improvements, ensuring alignment with operational and compliance requirements
  • Collaborates with other OHR departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in HR processes
  • Provides subject matter expertise for ongoing payroll production activities, system enhancements, and major system upgrades, including configuration and validation tasks
  • Leads the identification, research, and resolution of payroll system errors, ensuring timely correction and prevention of recurring issues
  • Creates, reviews, and validates payroll audit reports and reconciliations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
  • Conducts data integrity audits between HCM, FSM, and payroll outputs to ensure accurate calculations and reporting
  • Develops, maintains, and executes queries and reports to extract payroll data from HCM, supporting analysis, troubleshooting, and decision-making
  • Designs and delivers training, documentation, and support to internal stakeholders on payroll processes, system functionality, enhancements, and best practices
  • Represents the department on cross-functional committees and working groups, ensuring departmental needs are met while upholding payroll accuracy, data integrity, and compliance standards
  • Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

    • Knowledge of People Soft HCM system modules
    • Knowledge of SQL, various databases and other technical applications
    • Ability to work independently as well as in a team with OTS, Payroll, HR and Division Operations Managers
    • Ability to be flexible to changing priorities
    • Ability to respond to problems and identify solutions

    PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

    The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

    WORK SCHEDULE AND

    CONDITIONS:

    The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as classrooms, offices, meeting and training rooms, and libraries, College-owned vehicles. This requires use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Experience working in higher education
    • Experience using People Soft
    • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
    • Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or higher
    Salary

    Hiring salary range is: $72,821 - $83,744

    Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education.

    ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

    We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

    Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available .gov/E-Verify.

    Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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