We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our client's team in Houston, Texas. In this long-term contract role, you will oversee payroll operations for a large workforce, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. This position requires proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and a strong understanding of payroll systems and compliance regulations. Responsibilities:• Process payroll for over 2,000 employees, including hourly, salaried, and union staff, on weekly and biweekly schedules.• Prepare detailed reports on earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages.• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and guidelines.• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll documentation.• Maintain accurate payroll records and reconcile employee deductions and liabilities.• Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues promptly.• Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for department heads.• Safeguard confidential payroll information and uphold employee trust.• Review and verify source documents to ensure accuracy in payroll data.• Monitor payroll operations and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.

• Minimum of 2-5 years of payroll administration experience. • Expertise in ADP Workforce Now. • Proven ability to process payroll for large employee groups, ideally over 1,000 individuals. • Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll compliance regulations. • Experience managing payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, including union payroll. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills to handle inquiries and collaborate with internal teams. • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

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Houston, TX
onsite
Temporary
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our client's team in Houston, Texas. In this long-term contract role, you will oversee payroll operations for a large workforce, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. This position requires proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and a strong understanding of payroll systems and compliance regulations. Responsibilities:• Process payroll for over 2,000 employees, including hourly, salaried, and union staff, on weekly and biweekly schedules.• Prepare detailed reports on earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages.• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations and guidelines.• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary payroll documentation.• Maintain accurate payroll records and reconcile employee deductions and liabilities.• Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues promptly.• Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for department heads.• Safeguard confidential payroll information and uphold employee trust.• Review and verify source documents to ensure accuracy in payroll data.• Monitor payroll operations and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.
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