Payroll Auditor (Houston, TX)

We offer a creative and friendly environment with plenty of opportunity for advancement. 

Be part of our next chapter.

francesca’s is writing a new story—one of reinvention, relevance, and bold growth. With 410 boutiques in 45 states, a fast-growing e-commerce business, and a powerful brand, we’re building something fresh in the world of accessible fashion. Following some hard but necessary chapters, we’re now on the rise—and we’re calling in strategic thinkers, boundary-pushers, and builders to shape what comes next.

This is a unique opportunity to bring compliance, accuracy, and problem-solving together to ensure francesca’s payrolls run seamlessly. We’re not looking for someone to simply process checks—we want a teammate who thrives on detail, investigation, and collaboration to keep payroll precise, compliant, and trusted across the business.

What You’ll Own:

• Payroll Processing: Assist with weekly, bi-weekly and daily payroll responsibilities, including balancing imported hours, retro payments, bonus batches, and exception reporting.
• Auditing: Conducting internal and external payroll audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance
• Compliance & Controls: Manage garnishment payments accurately and on time, while ensuring compliance with regulations and internal controls.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and tax filing requirements across multiple states.
• Error Resolution & Remediation: Investigate and resolve payroll system errors, analyze root causes, and calculate off-cycle checks as needed.
• System Testing & Enhancements: Support Workday testing, implementation, and release activities to maintain system accuracy and functionality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance to ensure payroll and policy alignment.
• Special Projects: Jump in on additional payroll or audit-related initiatives to continuously improve accuracy and efficiency.

What You Bring:

• 2–3 years of direct multi-state payroll processing experience.
• Workday experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel skills (formulas, pivots, V-Look ups, reconciliations).
• Understanding of payroll tax withholding, remittances, and reporting including experience with year-end tax forms like W-2s..
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly—even in urgent or challenging situations.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ethical, professional, and confidential approach to sensitive payroll data.
• Self-starter with a process improvement mindset and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Advanced technical and analytical skills, and strong problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of benefit-related payroll transactions such as 401(k) contributions

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Love the build: You’re energized by change and see whitespace as possibility, not chaos.
• See beyond the numbers: You know that storytelling and timing matter just as much as accuracy.
• Believe retail isn’t dead—just different: You’re curious about consumer behavior, digital shifts, and how finance fuels relevance.
• Lead with humility and high standards: You expect a lot of yourself and your team, and you roll up your sleeves to help them get there.

Why Now? Why francesca’s?
We’re not starting over—we’re evolving. Building on the strength of our heritage, customer love, and unique brand personality, we’re making bold moves to become even more relevant to the women we serve today. With a clear growth strategy, a re-energized leadership team, and the backing of a passionate community, francesca’s is entering a new chapter—and it’s one you’ll want to help write.

Our Culture + Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in our 401(K) Plan
• Associate Discount + Merchandise Credit
• A culture of curiosity, inclusion, and continuous learning

francesca’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all voices, identities, and perspectives.

This description is intended to outline the general nature of the role. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment and may be updated as our business evolves.