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Payroll Specialist

Our Houston client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team! You will be responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll for the company, including hourly and salary employees, and ensuring the company’s payroll process is in compliance with all State and Federal payroll practices. Other responsibilities include:

  • Reconcile discrepancies of payroll data such as timecards, leave requests, and payroll deductions, to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to submitting payroll for processing.
  • Keep records of payroll reports, such as job costing report, quarterly report and year-end report.
  • Will be responsible for year-end payroll processing, such as timely distribution of W-2’s and 1095-C
  • Process year-round and open enrollment benefit enrollment and changes for employees. Will assist with Open Enrollment meeting and related administrative tasks.
  • Reconcile monthly invoices and submit to internal OA system to ensure timely payment processing.
  • Will be responsible for running employee background check and pre-employment testing.
  • Responsible for entering I-9’s via E-Verify and filing I-9 documents.
  • Responsible for keeping employee files current with relevant paperwork.
  • Respond to and resolve HR/benefits/payroll related issues and questions.
  • Participate in weekly HR meeting.
  • Maintain current knowledge of HR/benefits/payroll related State, Federal and company policies and procedures.
  • May assist HR manager in new hire orientation, on-boarding meetings, and prepare onboarding material for newly hired employees.
  • May assist the recruiting function with screening resumes and setting up interviews.
  • This position will support the HR Manager daily and perform other related duties as required and assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

  • Must be detail oriented, organized and efficient in completing related tasks.
  • Must have strong customer service skills. Must have the ability to establish and maintain courteous and professional relationships with employees and vendors.
  • Must demonstrate good written and oral communications.
  • Ability to prioritize and work independently.
  • Must be reliable and dependable, diligent and on-time for work.
  • Must work safely and complete Company safety training.
  • Must be able to use independent judgement and discretion on issues that maybe sensitive or confidential in nature.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, LICENSES and EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related field preferred.
  • 2+ years related Human Resources experience preferred.
  • Must have at least 2+ years of hands-on experience running full-cycle payroll on a HRIS, such as SAP, Paychex, ADP, Workday, or similar.
  • Must have proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Must be able to travel by personal vehicle to other locations (within Houston/Katy) when required.