Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists in Houston seeks a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Administrator to manage biweekly Paycom payroll, benefits programs, and compliance, ensuring accurate records. The role focuses on data accuracy, audits, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll and benefits experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to audit, reconcile data, and generate precise reports.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll processing and benefits administration experience.
• Extensive hands-on Paycom experience required.
• Strong background in payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience administering employee benefits, including enrollment and deductions.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll through Paycom, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain employee payroll records including hires, changes, and terminations.
• Conduct regular payroll audits to identify discrepancies and reconcile records.
• Prepare and maintain payroll reports (labor costs, overtime, deductions, benefits).
• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement).
• Manage benefits enrollment and changes with providers; respond to inquiries.
• Reconcile payroll records with accounting and finance; resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and W‑2s.

Skills

Paycom

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Payroll audits

Data analysis

Excel

Reconciliation

Communication

Tools

Paycom

Excel

Job description

Payroll & Benefits Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Administrator with extensive experience using Paycom, conducting payroll audits, and preparing detailed reports. This individual will oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, data accuracy, and compliance while ensuring payroll and employee records are maintained accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, organized, and comfortable identifying discrepancies, reconciling data, and improving payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and process biweekly payroll through Paycom, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposit information.
• Conduct regular payroll audits to identify discrepancies, verify payroll data, reconcile records, and ensure accurate processing.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain payroll reports, including payroll summaries, labor costs, overtime, deductions, benefits contributions, and other employee-related reporting.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Manage benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, employee changes, and coordination with benefits providers.
• Utilize Paycom extensively for payroll processing, benefits administration, reporting, auditing, and employee data management.
• Reconcile payroll records with accounting and finance, ensuring accurate reporting and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, W-2s, and other required documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, deductions, benefits, and compensation-related questions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with company policies, payroll procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, reporting accuracy, and system efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Paycom is required.
• Strong background in payroll audits, reconcilations, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience administering employee benefits, including enrollment, changes, and deductions.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and benefits compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets and payroll reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential employee information professionally.
• Experience working with accounting or HR teams to reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting payroll tax reporting and year‑end processes.
• Familiarity with retirement plan administration and benefits vendor coordination.
• Experience identifying payroll discrepancies and implementing process improvements.

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