Payroll and HR Specialist

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking an on-site Payroll Practitioner/Human Resources Assistant in Northwest Houston to support daily HR operations and payroll processing. The role reports to the Corporate Human Resources Manager and involves handling payroll, HRIS data, and employee records.

Responsibilities include processing payroll transactions, reconciling discrepancies, tracking leave, maintaining files, and assisting with HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree desired but not required.
• One to two years of general business experience with a concentration in Human Resources preferred.
• General knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, payroll practices, timekeeping processes, and employee recordkeeping requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions, including regular wages, overtime, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related payments.
• Review time sheets and related information to detect payroll discrepancies and reconcile.
• Track leave time (PTO, FMLA, STD) and other approved absences.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree desired but not required

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

ADP

Job description

Payroll and HR opening - Onsite role in Northwest Houston The Payroll Practitioner/Human Resources Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department while assisting with accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. The role reports to the Corporate Human Resources Manager.

Payroll Practitioner Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions, including regular wages, overtime, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related payments.
• Review time sheets and related information to detect, investigate, and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Track employee leave time, including PTO, FMLA, STD and other approved absences.
• Maintain and update payroll records by recording employee information such as exemptions, transfers, resignations, pay changes, and other employment changes.
• Maintain employee payroll and personnel files in an organized manner and in compliance with applicable legal requirements and company policy.
• Assist with maintaining the HRIS database and employee tracking systems for employee records.
• Support staffing logistics and assist in coordinating temporary staffing needs with supervisors and managers.
• Assist with employee relations matters and respond to routine employee and manager questions professionally and confidentially.
• Communicate new policies and updates to executive leadership, area managers, supervisors, and employees as directed.
• Conduct employment verifications and respond to authorized information requests in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare and maintain reports needed to support HR department functions, including periodic management reports as requested.
• Participate in weekly HR team meetings to discuss current projects, initiatives, and department priorities.
• Support the administration of benefits and other HR programs.
• Handle HR-related issues and inquiries when the Corporate Human Resources Manager is unavailable, within the scope of assigned authority.
• Ensure HR and payroll forms are properly received, approved, and entered into the appropriate system.
• Assist with audits, special projects, process improvements, payroll system testing, and HR initiatives as needed.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Corporate Human Resources Manager or President.

Payroll Practitioner Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree desired but not required.
• One to two years of general business experience with a concentration in Human Resources preferred.
• General knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, payroll practices, timekeeping processes, and employee recordkeeping requirements.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, database management, and recordkeeping preferred.
• ADP payroll system experience a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to explain and present information in forms, tables, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding employee matters, organizational changes, security information, data, and files.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling employee, payroll, HR, organizational, and security information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional conduct at all times and ability to interact respectfully with a diverse group of managers, supervisors, employees, and external contacts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-service mindset when responding to employee and manager questions.
• Ability to follow established procedures, obtain proper approvals, and identify opportunities for process improvement.

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