Payroll & HR Specialist

Location: El Paso, Texas

Industry: Metals Recycling

Experience Level: Minimum 5 years, progressive experience in a Payroll & Human Resources role.

About Us

Join our dynamic team, W. Silver Recycling, Inc., is a leader in the metals recycling industry in both the United States and Mexico. Our dynamic, fast-paced environment requires a sharp acumen to support strategic growth and operational efficiency. We are seeking highly experienced and detail-oriented Payroll & HR Specialist to join our team.

The Role

This role requires managing both full-cycle payroll and core HR functions, with strong background utilizing various HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) platforms, this role requires exceptional organization skills, a deep understanding of federal and state payroll regulations, and a commitment to maintaining employee data accuracy and confidentiality.

You will act as a strategic partner to the HR Department, operational and executive teams, transforming data into actionable insights that inform decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and support our long-term growth and sustainability goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

- Process accurate and timely weekly and bi-weekly payroll for multi-state employees (salary, hourly, commission, etc.).

- Time sheet and time clock management

- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations, including calculating and reporting payroll tax liabilities.

- Manage and reconcile employee benefits deductions, garnishments, and 401(k) contributions.

- Process year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.

- Respond to and resolve employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and timekeeping.

Human Resources Support

- Maintain and update employee records within the HRIS (e.g., new hires, terminations, job changes, benefits enrollment).

- Employee support: Act as a resource for employees regarding payroll, HR policies and HRIS self-service inquiries

- Assist with benefits administration, including open enrollment, new hire orientation, and processing life event changes.

- Support HR processes such as performance management documentation and tracking, and exit procedures.

- Ensure HR compliance with internal policies and external labor laws.

Reporting, KPIs, & Metrics

- Data Analysis: Prepare, analyze, and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and HR/Payroll metrics (e.g., payroll accuracy rates, turnover, time-to-hire, cost per hire, benefits utilization).

- Expert Excel: Utilize expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, conditional formulas, data visualization) to manipulate large datasets, audit payroll registers, and generate comprehensive reports for leadership.

- Process Improvement: Recommend improvements to payroll and HR processes based on data analysis and best practices.

- Assist in the development and documentation of departmental procedures.

HRIS Expertise

- Serve as a key user and administrator for the company's HRIS (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom).

- Perform regular data audits to ensure data integrity and accuracy across all HR systems.

- Generate ad hoc and scheduled reports from the HRIS for management and finance teams.

- Troubleshoot system issues and work with vendors or IT to resolve them.

Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a combined Payroll and HR role.

HRIS Background: Deep, hands-on experience administering and maintaining a major HRIS platform

Technical Skills: Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel is imperative (ability to create and modify complex formulas, pivot tables, and data models).

Education: [Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, HR, or related field] preferred, or equivalent practical experience.

Language: English/Spanish - Bi-lingual (preferred)

Work Style: Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Why Join Us?

W. Silver Recycling, Inc. is an established leader in the metals recycling industry, committed to sustainable practices and operational excellence. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented who thrives on driving performance through our people and process improvement, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing company.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person