Payroll Specialist

Position Summary

We are looking to add a Payroll Specialist to our team. This position will assist Human Resources in supporting the 9 companies under the Texas Pipe umbrella. The Payroll Specialist position is an opportunity to join a fun cohesive team in a corporate human resources environment with an emphasis on HRIS processes and payroll analysis. The selected candidate will work with a seasoned group of professionals and become involved in all aspects of HR principles and practices essential to the growth and support of our business.

Essential Responsibilities

- Enters, maintains, and processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee’s hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked,

- Responsible for timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.

- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

- Maintains various weekly, monthly, and annual reports which includes running queries to generate required data.

- Assists with employee requests and questions

- Conduct audits to reconcile payroll records, benefits, and other HR programs, and recommending corrective actions.

Required Skills and Abilities

- High school diploma, or equivalent, with 5+ years’ experience in payroll administration

- Knowledge of HR processes and best practices

- Attention to detail and dedication to work ensuring accuracy

- Proficient in MS Office package (Word and Excel in particular)

- Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

- Ability to handle data and maintain confidentially in all aspects of the job.

- Intermediate or higher Microsoft (specifically Excel)

- Payroll software applications

- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills

- Ability to successfully and effectively work in a team-based environment

- Proven capability to work with speed and accuracy, attention to detail

- Self-starter, highly motivated, and demonstrated strong work ethic

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information IMPERATIVE

- 3-5 years of proven, successful experience performing payroll functions

- Excellent payroll accounting knowledge/account balancing experience