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Payroll Specialist
<p>Our client in the Galleria area of Houston, TX is looking for a Payroll Specialist. They are looking for a Contract-to-Hire High-Volume<strong> </strong>Payroll Specialist and contribute to efficient payroll operations that make an impact!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>As a High-Volume Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Processing payroll for a large number of employees while maintaining accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (Source: Labor Market Overview, Robert Half).</li><li>Handling the full payroll cycle, including wage calculations, timekeeping, deductions, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensuring accurate employee tax filings, retirement contributions, and benefits deductions.</li><li>Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Collaborating with other departments such as finance and HR to maintain seamless payroll operations.</li><li>Staying current on updates to labor laws and payroll compliance standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><p>To succeed in this role, you should bring:</p><ul><li>Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in payroll processing, with demonstrated expertise in high-volume payroll management </li><li>Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, or comparable systems).</li><li>Strong attention to detail and swift problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Knowledge of payroll regulations, including tax laws, FLSA, and multi-state compliance.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Source: Robert Half Insights).</li><li>Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 24.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client in the Galleria area of Houston, TX is looking for a Payroll Specialist. They are looking for a Contract-to-Hire High-Volume<strong> </strong>Payroll Specialist and contribute to efficient payroll operations that make an impact!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>As a High-Volume Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Processing payroll for a large number of employees while maintaining accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (Source: Labor Market Overview, Robert Half).</li><li>Handling the full payroll cycle, including wage calculations, timekeeping, deductions, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensuring accurate employee tax filings, retirement contributions, and benefits deductions.</li><li>Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Collaborating with other departments such as finance and HR to maintain seamless payroll operations.</li><li>Staying current on updates to labor laws and payroll compliance standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-02T21:04:25Z

Payroll Specialist Job in Houston | Robert Half