Job Details

Payroll Specialist

Pay Rate: $60,000 – $70,000 per year

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work Environment: 100% in-office

Location: Houston, TX

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a multi-company organization in a corporate Human Resources environment. This role focuses on accurate payroll processing, timekeeping administration, and payroll analysis while working closely with managers and HR partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing payroll for a large employee population.

Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including hourly, salary, commissions, bonuses, and other compensation
• Administer timekeeping systems and resolve missing punches or discrepancies with management
• Process payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, pay changes, garnishments, benefits, and deductions
• Maintain payroll records and generate weekly, monthly, and annual payroll reports
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
• Run payroll queries and audits to reconcile payroll, benefits, and HR data
• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide clear, professional support
• Identify errors and recommend corrective actions when necessary

Required Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of payroll administration experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, payroll accounting, and account balancing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate or higher)
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Why This Role

• Stable, full-time schedule with no shift work
• Opportunity to support multiple companies within one organization
• Collaborative, team-oriented corporate HR environment
• Role with high visibility and impact on business operations