[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Waste Management jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Waste Management · Houston, TX # Senior Payroll Specialist Houston, TX, United States Remote Senior individual contributor HR & Recruiting Listed on Waste Management’s official careers site. Posted June 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Waste Management’s careers site →](https://emcm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_4001/job/2348446) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Waste Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/) / Senior Payroll Specialist ## Job description I. ### Job Summary Under general supervision, the Senior Payroll Specialist independently performs accurate, timely payroll processing, resolves complex payroll issues, and supports end to end daily and weekly payroll operations in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. II. ### Essential Duties and Responsibilities Understand and execute full On‑Cycle (end‑to‑end) weekly and biweekly payroll processing for approximately 60,000 U.S. multi‑state salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accurate validation, reconciliation, HSDL loads, special transactions and payments, and third‑party files and funding. Process Regular and Mass Off‑Cycle payrolls, ensuring pays are entered and calculated accurately, properly approved, and processed in accordance with established payroll policies and schedule. Process payroll banking transactions, including stop payments, direct deposit rejects, and reversals, ensuring timely payment and/or resolution. Run, prepare, and format reports to evaluate and analyze data accuracy, identify discrepancies, and support payroll reconciliation and audits. Research and resolve general inquiries in a timely, accurate, and professional manner, ensuring issues are addressed in accordance with payroll policies and service expectations. Work collaboratively with payroll team members and cross‑functional partners to ensure service commitments are met, issues are resolved in a timely manner, and payroll operations are effectively supported. Work with applicable suppliers and vendors as required to address issues, coordinate resolutions, and ensure timely and accurate completion of payroll‑related activities. Identifies opportunities for process improvement related to reconciliation, controls, efficiency, and accuracy that align with departmental and organizational goals. III. ### Qualifications A. ### Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (accredited). 4 years of relevant work experience B. ### Preferred Qualifications Preferred: Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) - Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality Self‑starter and team player; able to work both collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision Effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with a consistently positive attitude - Strong attention to detail and accuracy, combined with analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills Effectively prioritized workload and tasks to meet daily payroll deadlines Exceptional organizational and time-management skills Flexibility to adjust quickly to unexpected demands and changes without compromising quality - Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially - Provide excellent customer service to employees and stakeholders Excel Skills including vlookup, pivot tables, data manipulation and analysis - Knowledge of Oracle HCM Cloud, Service Now and UKG Timekeeper Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. IV. Physical Requirements Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. ### Repetitive Motions Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Sitting Talking Hearing Office This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. V. ### Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jun 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 15, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 112 days - Location: Houston, TX, United States - Work arrangement: Remote[Apply on Waste Management’s careers site →](https://emcm.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_4001/job/2348446) ## More jobs at Waste Management ### [Director, HR Service Center - Global Business Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/9c689c701ad21b84b11e/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Account Executive, Healthcare](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/b2f550c0faf662069652/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Box Truck Driver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/b93b31799fd573eca0d4/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Business Analyst III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/2df4f5b93d1cfa454e4a/) Houston, TX, United States ### [Coordinator, Accounting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/waste-management/jobs/78df738a8e57dbe228f6/) Houston, TX, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Payroll Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fastenal/jobs/957c407130b708641cf5/) Fastenal · Winona, MN ### [Senior Payroll Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/708a0fbc46d8884d1890/) Cargill · Minneapolis, Minnesota ### [Payroll Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/dollar-general/jobs/ae6fa3cd8c7de5775f92/) Dollar General · TN, United States ### [Payroll Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/optimum/jobs/0b7cacb8b7675250bfc4/) Optimum · Plano, TX, US ### [Payroll Onboarding Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/143477c29f18c6139bbe/) JPMorganChase · Columbus, OH, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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