Payroll Manager

An exceptional opportunity to step into a senior-level payroll role with genuine breadth — one that spans multi-entity payroll leadership, retirement plan administration, and enterprise advisory responsibilities — with a structured multi-month knowledge transfer from a 36-year payroll veteran.

Senterra, a family office investment holding company, is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager to serve as the payroll authority across its enterprise — owning the full cycle from processing through compliance to plan governance. Based in our Houston, TX office, this role offers a rare combination of professional ownership, executive-level exposure, and long-term stability.

WHY JOIN US?

• Rare breadth: multi-entity payroll, retirement plan governance, deferred comp, advisory work
• Stable, professionally led organization with long-tenured, experienced colleagues
• High-trust, autonomous environment where your judgment is respected
• Professional development opportunities beyond payroll
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation & sick time + holidays

What a Strong Candidate Brings

• 10+ years of progressive payroll management experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred
• ADP Workforce Now system administration across multiple company codes preferred
• Multi-entity, multi-state payroll experience
• Nonqualified deferred compensation plan experience (409A)
• 401(k) plan administration and TPA coordination
• CPP or FPC certification preferred
• Strong reporting and account reconciliation background
• Naturally advisory — communicates complex topics clearly to leadership

What You Will Own

• Full-cycle bi-weekly payroll across eight entities in multiple states
• Multi-company ADP Workforce Now administration and configuration
• Mexico payroll compliance review and approval
• Merged 401(k) plan administration, including fiduciary meetings, census reporting, and compliance testing
• Multiple nonqualified deferred compensation plans — compliance and administration
• Year-end payroll processes: reconciliation, W-2s, tax filings, and new-year configuration
• Benefits deduction reconciliation and vendor management
• Enterprise payroll advisory to Senterra operations and Avondale HR

At Senterra, we pride ourselves on being a real partner to the people we invest in and providing a world-class, high-quality work environment where productivity, innovation, and personal and professional growth lead to success and lasting, meaningful relationships. If you join our team, you will join a group of talented partners who are interested in investing in you and your career development. It would be our sincere pleasure to show you this, first-hand.

This Job Posting does not contain an exhaustive list of all roles, activities, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. This description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position. Senterra, LLC reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different activities be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel or workload, rush jobs, technological developments, or other operational need). Senterra, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, age, or other condition or status protected by law. Senterra, LLC. participates in the federal E-Verify Program. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll management: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person