March 24, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Payroll Processing Administrator

Organization:
NRG Energy, Inc.
Region:
Canada, Texas, Houston
End of contest:
June 22, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Human resources
Description
Job Summary: 

  • Process payroll through SAP payroll using ECP in connection with ADP for outsourced services.
  • Prepare and process off-cycle payments as necessary through SAP payroll.
  • Provides extraordinary customer service by resolving payroll, employee, HR Business Partners, and timekeeper questions and issues efficiently and correctly.
  • Performs other supporting payroll admin roles as required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Process bi-weekly payroll through SAP Payroll Central process model.
  • Processes off-cycle checks timely to resolve pay issues as required.
  • Works with appropriate groups to resolve any payroll processing errors.
  • Works with ADP to resolve any wage pay or garnishment issues or errors.
  • Provides excellent customer service for employees, timekeepers, and HR business partners.
  • Monitors payroll shared mailbox as well as payroll request ticketing system for timely employee and HR business partner issue resolution.
  • Through SAP payroll, posts the payroll results to General Ledger and AP module.
  • Ensure that all garnishment orders are properly process by ADP.
  • Ensure that all payroll processing SOX controls are followed.
  • Processes all returned direct deposits and/or checks from ADP.
  • Assist with payroll configuration testing as needed.
  • Assist with project and year-end activities as requested.
  • Assist team members as necessary

Working Conditions:

  • Some overtime required during payroll processing situations or special timings arise.
  • No travel required

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associates or bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) credentials are preferred.
  • Experience: A minimum of 3 years current payroll experience on the SAP platform in a multi-state payroll environment is preferred.
  • Candidates with detailed, working knowledge of SAP payroll preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability work in a fast-pace environment where change is frequent.
  • Knowledge of W2 and 1099 compliance.
  • Must work effectively in a team environment and be able to come to the assistance of others.
  • Proven initiative and a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
  • Experience working with ADP SmarCompliance a plus.
  • Demonstrated analytical ability is a requirement.
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong PC skills include Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Must have the ability to take ownership of work and look for ways to improve processes.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Must be able to multi-task and handle confidential information in a professional manner.

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Contact

NRG Energy, Inc.

1201 Fannin Street

Houston

Texas United States

www.nrg.com/home.html