HR Specialist (Payroll)

CFS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an HR Specialist to handle payroll, onboarding, benefits and compliance duties in a fast-paced environment. You will gain hands-on experience across wage reporting, I-9/E-Verify, and employee support, while collaborating with managers across departments.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish and familiarity with Paylocity. Join our team to build expertise in HR operations, maintain compliance records, and contribute to a smooth employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR, payroll, HR Generalist, or HR Specialist experience.
• Experience supporting payroll processes and reviewing timecards.
• Experience using HRIS or payroll systems; Paylocity preferred.
• Knowledge of onboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage, I-9s, or E-Verify is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review employee timecards and support weekly payroll processes.
• Coordinate onboarding, I-9 compliance, E-Verify, and employee record management.
• Administer benefits enrollment and eligibility tracking.
• Prepare and maintain certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation.
• Support managers and employees with Paylocity and HR-related inquiries.
• Maintain compliance records, training documentation, and reporting requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR generalist experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Job description

HR Specialist

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain hands-on experience across payroll, onboarding, benefits, compliance, and employee support.
• Build expertise in prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting.
• Work closely with managers and leadership across multiple departments.
• Expand your knowledge of employment laws, wage-and-hour compliance, and HR operations.
• Develop valuable experience using HRIS and payroll systems, including Paylocity.
• Enjoy a diverse role that offers visibility across the entire employee lifecycle.
• Be part of a team that values accuracy, professionalism, and employee support.

Key Responsibilities For The HR Specialist

• Review employee timecards and support weekly payroll processes.
• Coordinate onboarding, I-9 compliance, E-Verify, and employee record management.
• Administer benefits enrollment and eligibility tracking.
• Prepare and maintain certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation.
• Support managers and employees with Paylocity and HR-related inquiries.
• Maintain compliance records, training documentation, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications For The HR Specialist

• 3+ years of HR, payroll, HR Generalist, or HR Specialist experience.
• Experience supporting payroll processes and reviewing timecards.
• Experience using HRIS or payroll systems; Paylocity preferred.
• Knowledge of onboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage, I-9s, or E-Verify is a plus.

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