Hiring: Payroll Specialist

Location: Houston, TX

Hourly Pay, Annual Take Home $55,000 - $65,000

Job Summary

As an integral part of the team, will perform many of the human resources functional tasks including payroll processing, benefit administration, time and attendance management, employment verifications, on-boarding new employees, etc. This position will interact with all employees at all levels and must have a great customer service disposition, be efficient and highly organized.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in Human Resources.
• A minimum of 3-5 years hands on payroll multi-state processing experience, including time management, federal and state taxation.
• Proven experience with HR generalist functions to include but not limited to: benefits, payroll and employee issues.
• Paychex software highly desired or extensive payroll hands on history.
• Strong understanding of benefits/perks and benefits carrier relationships.
• Strong understanding of taxable and non-taxable items, benefits in kind, etc.
• Strong understanding of streamlining and automating systems and processes.
• Experience with 401k audits.
• Must possess a general knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic accounting functions, such as balancing debits, credits and journal entries.
• CPP and/or PHR certification a plus.
• Strong sense of urgency, ability to meet deadlines and respond promptly.
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing priorities as required; being detail oriented is essential.
• Proven efficiencies in organization skills.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and to perform work with integrity and professionalism.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
• Associates Degree and/or strong experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer