Payroll Specialist
We’re partnering with a growing organization in Central Houston to hire a Payroll Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting compliance and employee inquiries.
Responsibilities:
- Process weekly/biweekly payroll, ensuring accuracy across wages, deductions, and benefits
- Audit payroll data including timecards, pay rates, bonuses, and adjustments
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Respond to employee questions related to payroll, taxes, and deductions
- Maintain and update employee payroll records (new hires, terminations, changes)
- Reconcile payroll reports and support general ledger alignment
- Assist with payroll tax reporting and filings
- Support month-end and year-end payroll activities
- Partner with HR to ensure accurate system data and reporting
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of payroll experience
- Experience with ADP strongly preferred
- Exposure to payroll systems or HRIS platforms
- Strong Excel skills
- Working knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
- High level of accuracy, organization, and confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to recruiter@hunterandsage.com for consideration in future opportunities.