Payroll Specialist

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

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

Location: Houston, TX

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Associate

Full-time

• Human Resources and Accounting/Auditing
• Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance