Payroll Specialist

Overview

For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners' client is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its team in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily payroll activities for multiple entities scheduled on differing pay cycles ranging from bi-weekly to semi-monthly.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating and entering data into payroll system.
• Reconcile payroll prior to submission by reviewing computed wages and corrects errors to ensure the accuracy of earnings.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Verify accuracy of employee profile on all new hires.
• Ensure terminations are promptly processed in accordance with state / federal guidelines.
• Generate, maintain and organize payroll reports.
• Collect, review and update timekeeping information.
• Obtain supervisory approval on all timecards.
• Manage the maintenance of the employee payroll files.
• Maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records
• Ensure compliance with new legislation associated with payroll laws, etc.
• Manage the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), PEO, etc. ensuring that personal information and data remain current and ensure the payroll process remains unimpeded.
• Works closely with HR to ensure accurate benefit deductions and recordkeeping.
• Assists HR with garnishments, deductions, PTO accrual.
• Process employee expense reports.
• Provide additional support to Finance Department / HR Department as required.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in payroll processing for a large volume of employees.
• Experience with payroll reporting to state and government entities.
• Knowledge of GAP accounting principles as they apply to payroll processing.
• Prior experience with Insperity or other PEO platforms a plus
• Working knowledge of garnishments, levies, etc.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; Strong sense of professionalism and courtesy.
• Excellent computer and organization skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, responsibilities and/or projects.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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