Houston-Based Payroll & Benefits Specialist — Onsite

TalentCount; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Stable organization with long-tenured employees

Job summary

TalentCount is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage payroll and benefits for a well-established educational institution in Houston, TX. This individual will handle end-to-end payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and compliance reporting, all while ensuring accurate payroll execution and problem resolution.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in payroll administration and strong accounting skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge. Compensation is set between $85,000 and $95,000 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll administration experience.
• Experience owning payroll processing for 200+ employees.
• Strong understanding of payroll reconciliations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for 500 employees.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Serve as the primary administrator for payroll systems.

Skills

Payroll administration

Accounting acumen

Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or Business Administration

Tools

Paycor

UKG

Paycom

Job description

TalentCount is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage payroll and benefits for a well-established educational institution in Houston, TX. This individual will handle end-to-end payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and compliance reporting, all while ensuring accurate payroll execution and problem resolution.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in payroll administration and strong accounting skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge. Compensation is set between $85,000 and $95,000 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.