Payroll Coordinator

Lochridge-Priest Inc; Lacy Lakeview (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lochridge-Priest Inc. in Texas is seeking an entry-level Payroll Coordinator to support certified payroll reporting and daily payroll administration across multiple companies. This hourly, non-exempt role provides hands-on training under the Payroll Manager and offers growth opportunities in payroll processes.

You will gather timecards, employee details, and project data, maintain organized records, and help prepare routine reports and audits while learning ComputerEase and other payroll systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior payroll experience required; training will be provided.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, organizing, submitting, and tracking certified payroll reports across multiple companies, with training and oversight.
• Gather timecards, employee information, project details, and supporting records needed for certified payroll reporting.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll files, submission confirmations, checklists, and reporting schedules.
• Review information for missing details or apparent errors and bring questions to the Payroll Manager for guidance.
• Learn weekly and semi-monthly payroll procedures and cross-train to assist with backup coverage as skills develop.
• Assist with routine payroll data entry, timecard checks, employee updates, and documentation under established procedures.
• Help prepare payroll reports and supporting documents for audits, benefits, and other recordkeeping needs.
• Learn to use ComputerEase and other company payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time management

Team-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 60 years. Offices in Waco, Temple, and Fort Worth with over 400 dedicated employees. At LPI, our strength lies in our people—Texans committed to excellence in every project. Be part of a company where your skills make a difference and your work builds communities.

The Payroll Coordinator is an hourly, non-exempt, entry-level position that supports certified payroll reporting and daily payroll administration across multiple companies. Working under the guidance of the Payroll Manager, this role helps collect and organize information, prepare routine reports, maintain accurate records, and meet established deadlines. The Coordinator will receive training in certified payroll and core payroll processes and gradually develop the skills needed to assist with backup payroll coverage. This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented, dependable individual who is eager to learn and grow in payroll.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, organizing, submitting, and tracking certified payroll reports for applicable projects across multiple companies, with training and oversight.
• Gather timecards, employee information, project details, and supporting records needed for certified payroll reporting.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll files, submission confirmations, checklists, and reporting schedules.
• Review information for missing details or apparent errors and bring questions or discrepancies to the Payroll Manager for guidance.
• Communicate with project teams, supervisors, Human Resources, and Accounting to request missing information and follow up on outstanding items.
• Learn weekly and semi-monthly payroll procedures and cross-train to assist with backup coverage as skills develop.
• Assist with routine payroll data entry, timecard checks, employee updates, and documentation under established procedures.
• Help prepare payroll reports and supporting documents for audits, benefits, and other recordkeeping needs.
• Learn to use ComputerEase and other company payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems.
• Respond professionally to routine payroll questions and refer complex or confidential matters to the Payroll Manager.
• Follow payroll deadlines, approval processes, and established internal controls.
• Protect confidential employee, payroll, banking, and company information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate data entry and recordkeeping.
• Dependable, organized, and able to follow instructions, checklists, and deadlines.
• Willingness to learn payroll procedures, certified payroll reporting, and new software systems.
• Comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance when information is unclear.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Clear, professional communication and a helpful, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage routine tasks and adapt to changing priorities with support from the Payroll Manager.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior payroll or certified payroll experience required; training will be provided.
• Previous administrative, data-entry, office, or customer-service experience is helpful but not required.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications preferred.
• Interest in learning payroll processes and growing within the payroll function.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.