Payroll Garnishment Specialist

Australia-Employment; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

EAP

ERGs

Career growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Payroll Garnishment Specialist in Austin, TX, offering a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on accurate wage garnishments, compliance with court orders, and timely payroll deductions. The candidate will interact with HR and payroll teams to ensure proper processing and documentation.

The team values accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance, with benefits including strong health coverage, 401(k) matching, PTO, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience with direct garnishments
• Ability to interpret court orders and garnishment docs
• Experience with Workday or other payroll systems preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain employee wage garnishments per court orders
• Review garnishment orders and related docs
• Calculate deductions and ensure timely processing
• Respond to garnishment inquiries from employees
• Maintain garnishment records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations
• Coordinate with payroll and HR teams
• Research and resolve garnishment discrepancies
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll information

Skills

Payroll garnishments

Garnishment orders interpretation

Excel

Workday

Tools

Workday

Job description

Payroll Garnishment Specialist

$55000 - $65000 per year | Austin, TX | Hybrid | Permanent

Payroll Garnishment Specialist | Stable, Growing Company

A bit about us:

A well established & privately held nationwide provider of outsourced support services, partnering with organizations across healthcare, hospitality, education, aviation, government, and more.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Great health benefits (Medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Career development and tremendous growth opportunities

Job Details

This position will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of wage garnishments and other payroll-related deductions while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain employee wage garnishments in accordance with court orders and applicable regulations
• Review and interpret garnishment orders, child support orders, tax levies, and other wage withholding documentation
• Calculate and process required deductions accurately and timely
• Respond to inquiries regarding garnishments and wage withholding
• Maintain accurate garnishment records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Coordinate with internal payroll and HR teams as needed
• Research and resolve discrepancies or issues related to garnishments
• Assist with payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, and audits
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience, with direct experience processing garnishments
• Ability to interpret court orders and garnishment documentation
• Experience with Workday and/or other payroll systems preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.