Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Summary/Objective

This position will manage a variety of duties to support the bi-weekly payroll function, including checking and auditing timekeeping records for compliance with established standards and keeping time and attendance records.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and audits payroll, timekeeping, and supplemental pay records for compliance with established standards for each bi-weekly payroll.
• Posts changes in pay, tax status, and miscellaneous employee changes.
• Aids in pulling and organizing data for external audit requests.
• Completes employment verifications and state employment verification requests.
• Processes garnishments, tax levies, and other wage attachments, responding promptly to required deadlines.
• Processes tax notices and financial reconciliations.
• Aids in the running of payroll reports to ensure accuracy of data.
• Aids in the production and dissemination of sales commission workbooks.
• Mailing out live checks and processing unclaimed checks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Detail Orientation.
• Thoroughness.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience in a service or SAAS environment (Ceridian, ADP, Ultimate, Paychex).
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll; wage withholding and garnishments.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excellent client and communication skills.
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
• Ability in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) required.
• Strong analytical skills and diligence.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must have sound decision-making skills and multi-task while working in a challenging environment with specific deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• payroll processing: 3 years (Required)
• service or SAAS environment: 3 years (Required)
• Ceridian: 3 years (Required)
• ADP: 3 years (Required)
• Ultimate: 3 years (Required)
• Paychex: 3 years (Required)
• multi-state payroll: 3 years (Required)
• wage withholding: 3 years (Required)
• garnishments: 3 years (Required)
• Canadian payroll: 3 years (Required)
• UKG: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77060 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000