Payroll Analyst Job in Houston, TX | Robert Half

Responsibilities: Direct payroll cycle conversion efforts for multiple employee groups, overseeing setup activities, test execution, results review, and launch readiness for a smooth transition to a new pay schedule. Coordinate alignment of an additional pay group with the updated biweekly payroll calendar, ensuring accurate integration across impacted teams and employee records. Act as the internal resource for UKG Pro Workforce Management and Time & Attendance, confirming system settings, reviewing updates, and validating payroll-related data flows. Perform detailed payroll testing and reconciliation to identify discrepancies, confirm data integrity, and support stable payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees. Assist with year-end payroll administration by preparing reconciliations, supporting compliance-related reporting, and validating required employer documentation such as 1094-C and 1095-C filings. Collaborate with payroll, human resources, and operations partners to create clear process documentation, deliver user guidance, and provide follow-up support after implementation activities. Contribute to training and adoption efforts by helping end users understand payroll and workforce management processes, including support for learning-related initiatives where needed.