Payroll Specialist

HCC Service Company, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) plan with 6% company match

20 days of PTO

Employee discount program

Job summary

HCC Service Company, Inc. seeks a Payroll Specialist in Houston, TX. The role includes processing payroll tasks for multiple states and providing timely responses to employee inquiries. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience with Workday Payroll and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. HCC is committed to fostering a diverse workplace and welcomes all applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant Workday Payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws.
• CPP or FPC designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state US payroll for 2500+ employees.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws.

Skills

Workday Payroll processing experience

Accounting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role Details

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Houston, TX, Hybrid

Reports To: Payroll Supervisor

Employment Type: Full time

Role Overview

Under general supervision, responsible for accurate and timely completion of payroll processing tasks for the domestic payroll for all business units via Workday Payroll system, including processing pay calculations, generating reports, reconciliations, and responding to inquiries related to payroll or human resources information.

Key Responsibilities

• Process multi-state US payroll in Workday system for 2500+ employees in 40+ states
• Process bi-weekly Canadian and monthly Expat payroll
• Thoroughly audit payroll register and other reports to identify corrections prior to confirming the payroll
• Respond to employee inquiries, by either directly answering questions, resolving issues, or directing to the appropriate person
• Process off‑cycle payments which includes but not limited to manual checks, bonus payments and fringe benefits
• Maintain multi-state payroll and employee records according to company and government regulations through Workday
• Provide efficient, accurate, quality service to internal and external clients, including employees, service bureaus and taxing authorities
• Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws, including final pay and overtime laws
• Support the year end payroll process
• Process and manage all wage garnishments
• Prepare all pay period reports in compliance with audit procedures
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Minimum 2 years of relevant and progressive Workday Payroll processing experience in a high volume, multi-state/multi-company entity
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, related field, or equivalent education and/or experience
• CPP or FPC designation preferred
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax withholding laws and regulations
• Strong process execution and advanced analytical skills for process support and reconciliations
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
• Intermediate proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package
• Strong learning culture with ongoing development opportunities
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment
• Basic life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• 20 days of PTO, two floating holidays, approximately 11 paid holidays, and volunteer time off
• Paid parental leave
• Access to our award‑winning wellness program, including mental health services, fitness network membership, and a complimentary Headspace subscription
• Student loan matching program
• Employee discount program

About Us

Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance group with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other exciting locations. With the strength and stability that comes from being a member of the Tokio Marine Group, and more than fifty years of growth, profitability, and stability, we offer important insurance products that most people don’t even know exist. Every policy we write is special, enabling our clients to do amazing things. Applying our Mind Over Risk philosophy to writing insurance allows our customers to take on opportunity with confidence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tokio Marine HCC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.