We are looking for a bilingual Payroll Specialist to manage comprehensive payroll operations for a diverse workforce. This role requires a proactive individual who ensures the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processes while maintaining compliance with labor regulations and confidentiality standards. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for employees across various classifications, including hourly, salaried, and commissioned staff. • Calculate and process wages, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings with precision and timeliness. • Audit and reconcile timesheets, commissions, and retirement contributions to ensure accurate payroll output. • Prepare bi-weekly journal entries for payroll, ensuring proper departmental coding and compliance. • Maintain payroll records with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to retention policies. • Verify data consistency between payroll systems and retirement plan platforms to ensure seamless data integration. • Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly to support employee satisfaction. • Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to improve payroll processes and compliance standards. • Stay updated on labor regulations and payroll best practices to ensure adherence to legal requirements.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle payroll operations.• Expertise in managing payroll for multi-state employees and handling diverse classifications.• Proficiency in payroll systems, particularly UKG Pro and UKG Ready.• Strong ability to process payroll for employee groups ranging from 101 to 500 individuals.• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required.• Solid understanding of labor regulations, tax laws, and retirement plan administration.• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.

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Houston, TX
onsite
Permanent
68000.00 - 72000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a bilingual Payroll Specialist to manage comprehensive payroll operations for a diverse workforce. This role requires a proactive individual who ensures the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processes while maintaining compliance with labor regulations and confidentiality standards. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for employees across various classifications, including hourly, salaried, and commissioned staff. • Calculate and process wages, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings with precision and timeliness. • Audit and reconcile timesheets, commissions, and retirement contributions to ensure accurate payroll output. • Prepare bi-weekly journal entries for payroll, ensuring proper departmental coding and compliance. • Maintain payroll records with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to retention policies. • Verify data consistency between payroll systems and retirement plan platforms to ensure seamless data integration. • Address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly to support employee satisfaction. • Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to improve payroll processes and compliance standards. • Stay updated on labor regulations and payroll best practices to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
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