Payroll Specialist

TruBlu HR Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A corporate HR firm is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Houston, TX. This full-time role focuses on accurate payroll processing, including timekeeping and payroll analysis. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience and be detail-oriented. Duties include maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with regulations. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus. The firm promotes a collaborative environment, offering benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll administration experience required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting and account balancing.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time for various compensation.
• Maintain payroll records and generate payroll reports.
• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally.

Skills

Payroll processes

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS systems

Job description

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Houston, TX

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a multi-company organization in a corporate Human Resources environment. This role focuses on accurate payroll processing, timekeeping administration, and payroll analysis while working closely with managers and HR partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing payroll for a large employee population.

Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including hourly, salary, commissions, bonuses, and other compensation.
• Administer timekeeping systems and resolve missing punches or discrepancies with management.
• Process payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, pay changes, garnishments, benefits, and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and generate weekly, monthly, and annual payroll reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Run payroll queries and audits to reconcile payroll, benefits, and HR data.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide clear, professional support.
• Identify errors and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Required Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of payroll administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, payroll accounting, and account balancing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (intermediate or higher).
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Why This Role

• Stable, full-time schedule with no shift work.
• Opportunity to support multiple companies within one organization.
• Collaborative, team-oriented corporate HR environment.
• Role with high visibility and impact on business operations.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function & Industry

• Human Resources and Accounting/Auditing
• Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance