Payroll Specialist

TalentCount
Houston, TX, United States
Permanent
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At TalentCount we believe Human Resources is the engine that influences the workforce towards success and a positive company culture creates the rhythm to any business.

We take pride in hiring the most authenticated, high-EQ human resources and leadership professionals to influence company culture, objectives, and growth

We are currently partnering with a growing and established company primarily engaged in transportation and logistics services, and they are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team.

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of non-union and union payrolls for semi-monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly payroll cycles.

Duties include data management, report generation, and addressing employee inquiries.

This is a permanent and onsite position in Houston, Texas.

Core duties :

  • Accurately transmits multi-state non-union payroll, including garnishments and benefits for semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly cycles.
  • Verifies accuracy of hours submitted by terminal locations according to union contracts (as applicable) or internal guidelines.
  • Communicates with leadership and / or timekeepers at all locations to ensure timely review and completion of payroll.
  • Process paycheck adjustments after reconciling discrepancies and accurately post adjustment in payroll system.
  • Processes manual on-site checks for terminations and emergency payouts, including applicable overnight mail coordination.
  • Resolve questions / issues concerning payroll; respond to inquiries and enforce payroll policies.
  • Ensure compliance with State and Federal wage and hour laws.
  • Monitor and assess the payroll system's performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing suggestions to the Payroll Manager.
  • Train employees and managers to use timekeeping system.
  • Generate payroll related reports for distribution and on an ad hoc basis.
  • Ensures data is uploaded to payroll in various systems.
  • Assist on payroll related projects, as assigned.

What we’re looking for :

  • 2-5 years of payroll processing experience.
  • Experience with Union and Non-Union environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred, HS Diploma required
  • Familiarity with payroll software, Paylocity and / or UKG experience is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
  • Strong emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to analyze and improve processes.
  • Capable of conducting business and financial analysis.
  • Team player with multitasking capabilities.
  • 30+ days ago
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