We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. This is a long-term contract position that offers an opportunity to manage payroll operations for a large workforce. You will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with multi-state regulations. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for over 3,000 employees, including both salaried and hourly staff, while ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Handle payroll-related tasks such as garnishments, tax filings, and commissions for employees across Texas and Ohio. • Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to manage and analyze payroll data efficiently. • Collaborate with team members to address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and company policies. • Maintain employee payroll records and update information as needed. • Work with ADP Workforce Now to process payroll and generate necessary reports. • Assist in audits and provide documentation to support payroll activities. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the optimization of payroll workflows. • Provide support during onboarding and training of new hires in payroll processes.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing. • Proven ability to manage payroll for at least 500-1,000 employees. • Proficiency in multi-state payroll operations, particularly in Texas and Ohio. • Strong knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and its functionalities. • Expertise in handling payroll garnishments and tax filings. • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. • Strong communication skills to interact effectively with employees and management.

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Houston, TX
onsite
Temporary
33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. This is a long-term contract position that offers an opportunity to manage payroll operations for a large workforce. You will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with multi-state regulations. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for over 3,000 employees, including both salaried and hourly staff, while ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Handle payroll-related tasks such as garnishments, tax filings, and commissions for employees across Texas and Ohio. • Utilize advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to manage and analyze payroll data efficiently. • Collaborate with team members to address payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly. • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and company policies. • Maintain employee payroll records and update information as needed. • Work with ADP Workforce Now to process payroll and generate necessary reports. • Assist in audits and provide documentation to support payroll activities. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the optimization of payroll workflows. • Provide support during onboarding and training of new hires in payroll processes.
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