Houston Payroll Specialist - Multi-State & Compliance Expert

NuScale Power; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NuScale Power is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end multi-state payroll processing in our Houston, TX office. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while coordinating with HR, Finance and Benefits to support accurate and timely payroll operations.

The position requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to respond to employee inquiries and resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
• Payroll Org Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes bi-weekly payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
• Reviews payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Audits employee timecards, pay changes, new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and other payroll transactions.
• Processes earnings, deductions, reimbursements, bonuses, retroactive pay, and adjustments.
• Maintains and monitors the payroll inbox, responding to employee and manager inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies and employee questions.
• Reviews payroll reports before payroll is finalized and identifies any exceptions requiring correction.
• Processes final paychecks in accordance with applicable state laws.
• Coordinates payroll activities with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits.
• Maintains employee payroll records and support documentation.
• Ensures payroll deadlines are consistently met.
• Identifies opportunities to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains confidentiality of payroll and employee information.

Skills

Multistate payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Payroll audits

Education

High school diploma or GED

Payroll Professional designation preferred

Tools

UKG

ADP

Workday

Oracle

Job description

NuScale Power is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end multi-state payroll processing in our Houston, TX office. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while coordinating with HR, Finance and Benefits to support accurate and timely payroll operations.

The position requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to respond to employee inquiries and resolve discrepancies.