Why Join?

• Competitive Pay: Attractive salary commensurate with experience, reflecting your expertise as a Payroll Specialist in a growing organization.
• Professional Growth: Thrive in a well-established, family-owned company offering opportunities to advance your career alongside a talented team in a dynamic payroll department.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, holidays, and access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive package with health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, Health Savings Account, plus perks like a Family College Fund, and Pet Discount Program.
• Engaging Culture: Enjoy a professional yet family-oriented environment that fosters collaboration and teamwork.
• Community Focus: Benefit from a supportive culture rooted in family values

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, family-owned company that has recently relocated its corporate headquarters in Houston’s Upper Kirby neighborhood. With a commitment to excellence and operational efficiency, they offer a professional environment where Payroll Specialists can excel.

Who You Are
You’re a detail-oriented, organized Payroll Specialist I with a passion for payroll processing and accuracy. You excel at managing time-sensitive tasks, solving problems, and maintaining confidentiality while building relationships with employees and management.

The Payroll Specialist I Role
We’re seeking a Payroll Specialist I to join our client’s Houston-based team. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this Payroll Specialist will handle the day-to-day operations of assigned payrolls, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while supporting special projects and employee needs.

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist I
• Process new hires, input benefit enrollment data, salary increases
• Prepare paychecks and direct deposit transactions for employees with precision.
• Verify accuracy of Electronic Time Submission and paycheck calculations using UKG.
• Process employee wage garnishments, including IRS levies, Child Support Orders, and Chapter 13 deductions.
• Manage paid and unpaid leaves of absence, including FMLA paperwork, as a Payroll Specialist I.
• Create and process detailed payroll reports for management.
• Analyze payroll processes and make recommendations to the Payroll Manager when needed.
• Prepare and maintain payroll and employee files
• Complete Verification of Employment Letters upon request.
• Perform special projects for the Payroll Department as assigned.
• Respond to employee inquiries in a timely and effective manner.

Minimum Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist I
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of relevant payroll processing experience.
• General knowledge of payroll procedures and IRS tax laws.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with UKG payroll software is a plus.

Exciting opportunity for a Payroll Specialist I in Houston! Join a thriving, family-owned company with great benefits and a supportive team environment.

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