Payroll & Benefits Specialist - People & Experience

Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and affg

401(k) with 4% match

Gym membership discount

Birthday paid day off

Generous PTO

Office snacks & unlimited coffee

Professional development

Job summary

Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers is hiring an HR Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join the People and Experience Team in Texas. You will manage benefits processing, payroll accuracy, employee relations, and compliance, while upholding the firm’s culture and values.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership and cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in HR or related field, 2+ years HR experience, knowledge of FLSA/FMLA/ADA/Title VII/Texas

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, psychology, business or a related field.
• 2+ years HR experience.
• Working knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII and Texas employment law.
• Experience with an HRIS and payroll system, plus proficiency in Microsoft programs.
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential information.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification, or bilingual English/Spanish, is a fantastic bonus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to resource for team members seeking guidance on HR policies, benefits and everyday questions.
• Coordinate benefits processing, enrollments, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability and other claims; manage rollovers and compliance testing.
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations and open enrollment; serve as the point of contact for benefit questions.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files; update payroll records; oversee monthly billings processing.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments and deductions; input data into payroll system.
• Record employee information to maintain and update payroll records (exemptions, transfers, resignations).
• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Manage leave requests including FMLA, ADA accommodations and workers' compensation claims.
• Partner with leaders on team member relations; support performance reviews and separations.
• Collaborate with Accounting on expense management and reimbursements.
• Keep HRIS accurate and compliant with postings and handbook updates; track headcount and turnover.

Skills

HR policies

Payroll systems

MS Office

Confidential information

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers is hiring an HR Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join the People and Experience Team in Texas. You will manage benefits processing, payroll accuracy, employee relations, and compliance, while upholding the firm’s culture and values.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership and cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in HR or related field, 2+ years HR experience, knowledge of FLSA/FMLA/ADA/Title VII/Texas