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  Our mission is to efficiently deliver accurate, reliable and timely payroll and financial services to our customers through the efforts of a highly dedicated staff committed to outstanding customer service that strives for continuous zero-error performance.

Argelia Kelly | Deputy Assistant Director
 Administrative Services
Central Payroll
City Council Administration
Insurance Management
Records Management
Regulatory Services
Strategic Alliances Management
Strategic Purchasing


  • Drives Payroll Citywide

  • Processes Biweekly Payroll Checks for All 23,000+ City Employees

  • Manages Complex Payroll Systems Addressing Issues of Multiple Meet & Confer Agreements, Multiple Pensions, Tax Administration, Production, Payroll Posting and Garnishments

  • Manages Production & System Upgrade Projects

  • Interfaces with Departmental Payroll Timekeeping Sections

  • Process and provide citywide payroll to all City employees

  • Maintain high level of compliance

  • Prepare required employer reporting to Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security Administration (SSA), Texas Workers Compensation (TWC) and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

  • Maintains "Central Payroll Help Desk" for all City Employees


For Payroll-Related Questions,
Please Contact the Central Payroll Help Desk at: (713) 837.9529, or E-mail centralpayroll@cityofhouston.net

 To find individual employees and more, please call 311.