We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to manage payroll operations for up to 100 employees while contributing to the growth and efficiency of our organization. If you have a strong background in payroll systems and are eager to support onboarding and terminations, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for up to 100 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now or similar systems to maintain payroll data and generate reports. • Support onboarding and termination activities, including handling payroll adjustments and final payouts. • Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. • Manage employee payroll records, including benefits deductions and tax filings. • Assist in implementing best practices to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency. • Work with Paylocity or similar platforms to optimize payroll operations, if applicable. • Provide timely and accurate reporting to management as needed. • Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing. • Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems. • Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. • Familiarity with Paylocity is a plus but not mandatory. • Experience supporting onboarding and termination processes. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. • Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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Houston, TX
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
26.13 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. This Contract-to-permanent position offers the opportunity to manage payroll operations for up to 100 employees while contributing to the growth and efficiency of our organization. If you have a strong background in payroll systems and are eager to support onboarding and terminations, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for up to 100 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now or similar systems to maintain payroll data and generate reports. • Support onboarding and termination activities, including handling payroll adjustments and final payouts. • Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. • Manage employee payroll records, including benefits deductions and tax filings. • Assist in implementing best practices to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency. • Work with Paylocity or similar platforms to optimize payroll operations, if applicable. • Provide timely and accurate reporting to management as needed. • Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.
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