Benefits & Payroll Specialist - Multi-State, CPP Preferred

Sjmctx; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for 1,000+ employees and support year-end processes.

The role includes garnishment processing, benefits administration, and staff communications, with onsite weekday shifts. Ideal candidates will have HR/payroll experience across multiple states, familiarity with Lawson and API timekeeping, and a CPP certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• HR/payroll experience across multiple states
• Experience with Lawson payroll system and API timekeeping
• CPP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 1,000+ employees
• Reconcile payroll data and assist year-end tasks
• Handle garnishments and child support processing
• Administer benefits programs including health, retirement, leave plans
• Coordinate new hires and staff communications

Skills

Payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

College degree or equiv. experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawson payroll system

API timekeeping

Microsoft Excel

MS Word

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for 1,000+ employees and support year-end processes.

The role includes garnishment processing, benefits administration, and staff communications, with onsite weekday shifts. Ideal candidates will have HR/payroll experience across multiple states, familiarity with Lawson and API timekeeping, and a CPP certification is preferred.