We are looking for a skilled and experienced Payroll Director to lead and manage payroll operations in Houston, Texas. This role requires a dedicated individual with strong attention to detail to oversee payroll processes for a diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple states. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll systems, team leadership, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in operational practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of payroll for salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, and union employees across multiple states.<br>• Lead and mentor payroll team members, fostering growth and achievement of departmental goals.<br>• Generate and analyze payroll reports to support executive leadership, local management, and various departments such as Human Resources, Benefits, and Accounting.<br>• Develop and implement procedures and controls to ensure proper payroll accounting and compliance with unclaimed property regulations.<br>• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues for internal departments, ensuring a high level of customer service.<br>• Coordinate payroll audits, including those for workers' compensation, regulatory agencies, and internal or external reviews.<br>• Continuously evaluate and enhance payroll processes, recommending and integrating new technologies and automation solutions.<br>• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employee record maintenance.<br>• Stay current on payroll regulations across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance and advising management on necessary actions.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll data and develop contingency plans for emergency payroll processing scenarios.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee critical financial operations within our organization in College Station, Texas. This role focuses on managing general ledger accounting functions, preparing and analyzing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities and a passion for streamlining processes and mentoring accounting staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise general ledger accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial standards.</p><p>• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of key accounts.</p><p>• Review and manage monthly allocation and accrual calculations to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and subsidiary reports, ensuring timely and precise delivery.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller and other departments to enhance internal controls and financial reporting procedures.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with bank covenant requirements, ensuring timely reporting in accordance with established terms.</p><p>• Track inventory status and manage funds availability for inventory-related transactions.</p><p>• Assist in the coordination of external audits by gathering necessary documentation and supporting the audit process.</p><p>• Provide guidance and training to accounting staff, fostering growth and improving departmental performance.</p><p>• Support hiring and training initiatives for new team members, partnering with Human Resources as needed.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf.</p>
We are looking for an experienced SEC Compliance Manager/Director to lead external reporting and regulatory compliance activities for a growing organization in The Woodlands, Texas. This role will oversee the preparation and review of filings, strengthen reporting controls, and partner with finance and leadership teams to ensure accurate, timely disclosures. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of SEC financial reporting, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to guide compliance efforts in a dynamic energy and natural resources environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the planning, preparation, and submission of periodic and annual SEC filings, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to reporting deadlines.<br>• Review financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules to confirm compliance with applicable regulatory standards and corporate reporting requirements.<br>• Partner with accounting, finance, legal, and executive stakeholders to coordinate external reporting deliverables and resolve disclosure-related issues.<br>• Monitor changes in SEC rules and other relevant regulations, translating new requirements into practical reporting processes and controls.<br>• Maintain and enhance internal compliance procedures that support reliable financial reporting and consistent documentation practices.<br>• Oversee the collection, validation, and organization of reporting data, using tools such as Splunk where appropriate to support analysis and monitoring activities.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to team members involved in regulatory reporting, helping establish priorities and improve overall reporting quality.<br>• Support audits, reviews, and special compliance-related projects by preparing documentation and responding to internal and external information requests.
We are seeking an Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Houston, Texas. The role involves the management and supervision of various accounting functions, with a focus on maintaining accurate customer records and resolving customer inquiries. This role offers an exciting opportunity for those adept in handling tasks such as processing customer credit applications and monitoring customer accounts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Overseeing the accurate and efficient processing of customer credit applications<br>• Maintaining precise customer credit records<br>• Implementing and managing Accounting Software Systems<br>• Utilizing ADP - Financial Services for various accounting tasks<br>• Leveraging BlackLine and Concur for efficient account management<br>• Ensuring effective use of ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning for various accounting functions<br>• Supervising Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) operations<br>• Conducting auditing activities as required<br>• Overseeing billing functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness<br>• Handling the preparation and posting of monthly journal entries
We are looking for an organized HR Coordinator to support daily human resources operations for a Contract position based in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in HR administration who can manage onboarding activities, maintain accurate employee records, and help ensure compliance with established procedures. The successful candidate will be comfortable handling background screening coordination, document management, and a variety of administrative projects in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities, including onboarding steps, document collection, and orientation support<br>• Manage background screening processes and follow up on outstanding items to help keep staffing timelines on track<br>• Maintain employee files through scanning, organizing, and electronic recordkeeping while ensuring information is accurate and accessible<br>• Provide day-to-day administrative support for HR operations, including data entry, status tracking, and routine correspondence<br>• Update and monitor information in HRIS platforms to support accurate personnel records and reporting<br>• Assist with HR compliance tasks by reviewing documentation and helping maintain adherence to company policies and employment requirements<br>• Support additional HR-related assignments and special projects as business needs evolve<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address questions related to onboarding status, records, and administrative processes
We are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to support key people operations for a Contract position based in Houston, Texas. This role is well suited for someone who brings strong knowledge of HR administration, payroll coordination, onboarding, recruiting support, and HR systems management. The ideal candidate will operate with a high level of accuracy, maintain confidentiality, and provide dependable support across day-to-day human resources activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, documentation, and policy-related administration.<br>• Process payroll activities accurately and on schedule while helping resolve employee pay-related questions and discrepancies.<br>• Prepare and distribute offer letters and support hiring logistics in coordination with recruiters and hiring managers.<br>• Maintain employee records within HRIS platforms, ensuring data integrity, timely updates, and compliance with internal standards.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters, responding professionally and escalating issues when appropriate.<br>• Support benefits and compliance-related HR tasks in environments that require careful handling of sensitive and regulated information.<br>• Assist with recruiting coordination, including interview scheduling, candidate communications, and pre-employment steps.<br>• Contribute to HR system updates, process improvements, and related operational changes as needed.
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a manufacturing organization in Houston, Texas through a broad range of human resources activities in a hands-on, team-oriented environment. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple HR functions, from employee support and onboarding to compliance and records management. The role offers the opportunity to contribute in a small company setting where adaptability, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills are highly valued.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day human resources operations, serving as a key point of contact for employees and leadership across a variety of HR matters.<br>• Coordinate onboarding and employee documentation processes to ensure new hires are set up effectively and personnel records remain accurate.<br>• Support employee relations by addressing questions, helping resolve workplace concerns, and promoting consistent HR practices throughout the organization.<br>• Administer benefits-related activities and assist employees with enrollment, updates, and general program information.<br>• Maintain HRIS data and oversee HR administrative records to support reporting, compliance, and overall data accuracy.<br>• Review timesheets and timekeeping details, making necessary adjustments and partnering with internal teams on payroll-related activities, including Paychex support as needed.<br>• Help monitor adherence to labor regulations, company policies, and employment requirements within a compliance-focused environment.<br>• Contribute across the full employee lifecycle, providing support in areas such as hiring coordination, documentation, policy communication, and general HR administration.
<p>Position Overview</p><p>We are seeking a delivery‑focused Data Automation Engineer to design and implement innovative automation solutions across a Microsoft Azure‑based data analytics platform. This role partners closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable data engineering and AI‑enabled solutions.</p><p>The ideal candidate is hands‑on with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, Apache Spark, Python, and SQL, and brings experience building reliable ETL pipelines across SQL and NoSQL environments. This role emphasizes performance optimization, automation, and proactive data quality within Agile DevOps delivery models.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Data Engineering & Automation</p><ul><li>Develop high‑performance data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, Spark Notebooks, Python, and SQL.</li><li>Design ETL workflows supporting advanced analytics, reporting, and AI/ML use cases.</li><li>Implement data migration, integrity, quality, metadata, and security controls across pipelines.</li><li>Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize pipelines for availability, scalability, and performance.</li></ul><p>Performance Testing & Optimization</p><ul><li>Execute ETL performance testing and validate load performance against benchmarks.</li><li>Analyze pipeline runtime, throughput, latency, and resource utilization.</li><li>Support tuning activities (e.g., query optimization, partitioning, indexing).</li><li>Validate data completeness and consistency after high‑volume processing.</li></ul><p>Platform Collaboration & DevOps Support</p><ul><li>Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to optimize compute, memory, and scaling.</li><li>Maintain versioning and configuration control across environments.</li><li>Support production, testing, development, and integration environments.</li><li>Actively participate in Agile delivery processes including Program Increment planning.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Project Manager to support our client in Houston, Texas, through strong delivery leadership and close coordination across business and technical teams. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can organize complex workstreams, keep stakeholders aligned, and guide projects from planning through completion. The role requires a structured communicator who can balance timeline, scope, budget, and quality while working effectively in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and maintain comprehensive project roadmaps that outline scope, timelines, milestones, resource needs, and expected outcomes.</p><p>• Lead collaboration across product, IT, business, vendor, and executive groups to keep initiatives moving forward and decisions well coordinated.</p><p>• Monitor project health by identifying risks, resolving issues, and managing dependencies before they affect delivery.</p><p>• Provide clear and timely reporting on status, priorities, and performance to stakeholders and leadership teams.</p><p>• Oversee budget and schedule execution to help ensure deliverables are completed within agreed constraints and quality expectations.</p><p>• Evaluate change requests, assess business impact, and adjust plans appropriately while maintaining control of project scope.</p><p>• Support Agile ways of working by facilitating backlog refinement, coordinating with scrum teams, and tracking progress in Jira.</p><p>• Close out projects with complete documentation, formal handoff activities, and post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.</p>