Payroll Specialist | Hybrid in Houston, TX

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$25.00/hr - $27.00/hr

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco/Highspring believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: [$25/hr - $27/hr].

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

• Position: Payroll Specialist
• Location: Hybrid in Houston, TX - 77006 | Training period will be 100% onsite

• ADP experience
• Multi-state and Canada payroll experience

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for preparing and processing all aspects of payroll according to weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll cycle.

• Timely and accurate processing of high-volume payrolls according to established payroll schedule and in compliance with established SOX procedures.
• This includes utilizing both timekeeping system files, spreadsheet uploads, and manual data entry for employee hours.
• Ability to balance payroll and reconcile discrepancies in a tight time frame prior to service provider transmission is required.
• Accurate processing of employee overtime pay for various states.
• Process bonuses, special payments, and taxable cash and non-cash fringe benefits.
• Employee maintenance including direct deposits, garnishments, federal and state tax set ups.
• Calculating and processing manual checks as required.
• Timely research and resolve payroll inquiries from employees, HR, department managers, and other parties while maintaining top notch customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience with high-volume payroll
• Millennium, ADP Payforce, or ADP PCPW experience preferred
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Garnishment processing experience
• Strong PC Skills including proficiency in Excel
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices
• Basic federal, state, and local tax knowledge
• Multi-state experience, including California preferred

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Analyst
• Industries: Entertainment Providers and Performing Arts and Spectator Sports

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