<p>We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll and HR administration operations for a complex, multi-entity environment in Dallas. This <strong>Contract </strong>position will lead a team, coordinate with external payroll partners, and work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services. The role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can balance day-to-day execution with process improvement and strong service delivery standards.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities for the Interim Payroll Manager:</strong></p><p>• Direct and coach the payroll and HR administration function, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong performance across the team.</p><p>• Manage end-to-end payroll activities for a large employee population, ensuring pay is processed accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Serve as the primary point of coordination with third-party payroll providers and other service partners to maintain reliable and responsive support.</p><p>• Oversee timekeeping, HR administrative records, reporting processes, and data integrity to support smooth operations and informed decision-making.</p><p>• Advise internal stakeholders on escalated payroll issues, including tax questions, garnishments, cross-border considerations, and other complex pay matters.</p><p>• Monitor operational metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and overall service quality across payroll processes.</p><p>• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external agencies on audits, compliance activities, and projects that affect payroll and HR administration.</p><p>• Contribute to broader business initiatives such as acquisitions, team expansion, and system-related integration efforts while maintaining continuity of payroll operations.</p>
<p>Our client, a rapidly growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced <strong>Cost Accounting Manager</strong> to build and lead its cost accounting function. This highly visible role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership in a fast-paced, multi-customer production environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing cost accounting expertise and a passion for developing processes, controls, and people.</p><p>Why Join?</p><ul><li>Opportunity to build and enhance the cost accounting function during significant company growth</li><li>Leadership role with direct supervisory responsibilities</li><li>High exposure to executive leadership and operational decision-making</li><li>Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and excellent benefits</li><li>Stable, growing manufacturing environment with strong long-term career potential</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own and maintain the standard costing process, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, labor standards, and overhead absorption rates</li><li>Lead job costing activities and ensure accurate cost allocation across production runs, products, and customers</li><li>Analyze material, labor, overhead, yield, and waste variances and partner with Operations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop cost accounting team members</li><li>Prepare profitability and margin reporting by product and customer</li><li>Manage inventory valuation, work-in-process accounting, and inventory reconciliations</li><li>Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance investigations</li><li>Support new product launches, customer onboarding, and operational changes through cost analysis</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold</li><li>Develop and maintain cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Support internal and external audits</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and ERP enhancements</li></ul><p><br></p>