Payroll Specialist

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Lonestar Electric Supply Partners is seeking a Payroll Specialist to oversee the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring on-time, accurate processing and regulatory compliance. You will manage daily workflow, staff supervision, and payroll system optimization while handling updates for hires, terminations, and pay changes.

The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, proficiency with MS Office and payroll software, and 3–5 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of payroll processing, taxes, and benefits.
• 3–5 years of related experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Proficient with payroll software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily payroll workflow and ensures timely processing.
• Maintains and reviews payroll systems for accuracy
• Processes updates for hires, terminations, and pay rate changes
• Prepares records and reports of payroll transactions
• Ensures compliance with payroll laws at all levels
• Facilitates audits by providing required documentation
• Identifies updates to payroll software and procedures
• Manages confidential employee information and payroll inquiries
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Description

The Payroll Specialist will oversee and supervise the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, commissions, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Monitors the HR Inbox and addresses issues related to payroll, the payroll system, employment verification, and changes to employee information that are confidential in nature.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with payroll software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Paid Holidays

Disclaimer:

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.