Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support accurate, compliant payroll processing and employee benefits across the organization. This position will focus on end-to-end payroll execution, benefits support (including open enrollment), and responsive employee service in a deadline-driven environment.

Salary range is $65,000–$75,000 per year, with direct hire placement. The role requires 3+ years of payroll and benefits experience and bilingual Spanish proficiency to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Bilingual Spanish required to support employee questions in both languages.
• Knowledge of wage/hour, payroll tax, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll on weekly and semi-monthly cycles, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
• Review and validate timekeeping, overtime, PTO, commissions/bonuses, and other earnings inputs prior to payroll submission.
• Maintain payroll updates for new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments with confidentiality.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee questions promptly.
• Support quarterly and year-end activities, including payroll filings and tax form prep support.
• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, and retirement plans.
• Manage enrollments, life events, and terminations in benefits systems and carrier portals.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities and communications.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and ensure timely payments and corrections.
• Maintain organized payroll/benefits records and document procedures for compliance.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Tools

Payroll/HRIS system

Job description

Our client is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support accurate, compliant payroll processing and employee benefits administration across the organization. This position will focus on end-to-end payroll execution, benefits support (including open enrollment), and responsive employee service in a deadline-driven environment.

Salary + Additional Benefits

• $65,000-$75,000

Type of Position

Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll on weekly and semi-monthly cycles, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Review and validate timekeeping, overtime, PTO, commissions/bonuses, and other earnings inputs prior to payroll submission.
• Maintain payroll updates for new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments while safeguarding confidential data.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly and professionally to employee questions.
• Support quarterly and year-end activities, including payroll filings and employee tax form preparation support.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, and retirement plan processes.
• Manage enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations in benefits systems and carrier portals, ensuring accurate coverage changes.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including employee communications, enrollment support, and system updates.
• Reconcile benefit invoices, confirm premium accuracy, and coordinate timely payments and corrections as needed.
• Maintain organized payroll/benefits records, prepare audit and reporting support, and document procedures to strengthen consistency and compliance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Bilingual Spanish required, with the ability to clearly support employee questions in both languages.
• Working knowledge of payroll and benefits compliance concepts and regulations (wage and hour, payroll tax, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA).
• Experience using a payroll/HRIS system and benefits administration tools, with confidence learning new systems quickly.
• Exposure to multi-state payroll and compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience supporting Canadian payroll and benefits administration preferred.