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Cactus Wellhead - Global Payroll Specialist

Cactus WellheadHouston, TX

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
Hybrid remote

Job Description

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Houston, TX.

Hybrid Schedule: 4 days in office; 1 day working from home (option)

JOB SUMMARY: The Global Payroll Administrator is responsible for supporting accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations across multiple international regions, including MENAT, Europe, and APAC. This role partners closely with local HR, Finance, Government Relations, and regional payroll providers to ensure payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and consistent application of standardized processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

  • Support end-to-end payroll processing hand in hand with country providers across multiple international regions, including MENAT, Europe, and APAC
  • Coordinate payroll inputs, approvals, validations, and audits in partnership with local HR, Finance, and payroll vendors
  • Ensure payroll processes align with local labor laws, statutory requirements, tax filings, and regulatory obligations for assigned countries
  • Partner closely with the Government Relations Office and local country stakeholders to ensure smooth standardization of compliance practices, including required documentation, approvals, and statutory process consistency
  • Maintain payroll documentation, internal controls, and SOX-aligned processes in a public company environment
  • Work closely with Time & Attendance / Workforce Management team and field managers to validate time data, resolve exceptions, and ensure accurate payroll inputs
  • Manage payroll inquiries and issue resolution with a professional, service-oriented approach
  • Support payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting requirements in partnership with Finance
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reporting, audits, and internal reviews
  • Support payroll system updates, process improvements, automation efforts, and standardization initiatives across regions
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and data security for all employee payroll and personal data

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE:

  • 5 to 7+ years of payroll experience, including international payroll exposure
  • Demonstrate experience supporting payroll activities across MENAT, Europe, and APAC
  • Experience working in a publicly traded company environment with strong controls and audit requirements
  • Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, compliance requirements, and multi-country payroll coordination
  • Proven ability to work effectively with global teams across time zones and cultures, including local in-country partners
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to collaborate across global and local teams
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple payroll calendars and deadlines
  • Ability to work on-site 4 days per week with 1 remote day per week

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

  • Experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, or industrial environments
  • Experience with payroll systems and related tools, including: UKG (preferred), Workforce Management / Time & Attendance tools, OneView (preferred)
  • Experience working with third-party payroll providers across multiple countries
  • Familiarity with payroll accounting processes, reconciliations, and GL alignment
  • Experience supporting payroll implementations, upgrades, integrations, or global process transformation initiatives
  • Prior experience partnering with Government Relations teams to support local compliance requirements and regulatory alignment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs, participate in required safety training, and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture. This position may require working in potentially hazardous environments if you are traveling to a branch or plant location. Ensure that you follow all safety guidelines that are required when working in the field, branch or manufacturing facility.

This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

  • Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Talk and hear
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
  • Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
  • Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

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