March 18, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Senior HR Payroll Analyst

Organization:
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Region:
Canada, Texas, Austin
End of contest:
June 16, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Human resources
Description

Process, analyze and reconcile semi-monthly multi-state payrolls for employees through Workday business process. Review and validate timecard entries for hourly employees. Analyze the payroll data output and identify necessary adjustments.

JOB DUTIES

  • Broadly applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession. A seasoned, experienced professional with an in-depth/full understanding of area of specialization.
  • May provide recommendations regarding issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
  • Wide latitude for decisions within assignments, programs and projects; impact is generally limited to the project or department.
  • Acts as a resource to advise and may at times a lead the work of lower level professional and/or support employees. Generally, represent the department on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

  • Must have attention to detail and work with a sense of urgency while taking accuracy into consideration
  • Assist employees with payroll and timecard questions, administer Tuition Assistance Program, create and reconcile job change and headcount reports
  • Validate benefit deductions and elections for New Hire elections and Open Enrollment elections
  • Set up new tax jurisdictions whenever required
  • Work with internal and external auditors for annual Workers Compensation, General Liability, Finance, Payroll and 401(k) Savings Plan audits
  • Participate in Workday HCM/Payroll testing for semi-annual releases
  • Assist with reviewing and updating Corporate Standards and Operating Procedures that pertain to area of responsibility
  • Maintains relationship with payroll fulfillment vendor and reconcile payroll cycle invoices and coordinate quarterly and annual payroll tax filings
  • Assist with New Hire and Internship onboarding meetings. Assist with other duties and projects

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Requires minimum 5 years' job-related work experience in excess of degree requirements
  • Requires minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in payroll administration, analytical work and proficient use of an ERP/HRIS system such as Workday or SAP
  • Requires extensive experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) and accounting work processes

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Prefer previous experience in Workday

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills

  • Strong experience in auditing

  • Experience with year-end processing, relocation repayments, processing incentive payments & bonus payments

  • Savvy with IRS tax and payroll laws

  • Required annual reporting garnishments

  • Experience with processing payroll for 500+ employees with different payroll types to include Exempt and Non-Exempt bi-monthly

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's Degree: Business Administration or related field (Required)
  • or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

CERTIFICATION

  • PHR Professional in Human Resources (Preferred)
  • CEBS Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (Preferred)

Read the full posting.

Contact

Electric Reliability Council of Texas





Texas United States

www.ercot.com