Payroll Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Specified holidays

Job summary

Lonestar Electric Supply in Houston, TX seeks a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing, ensure on-time, accurate payments, and maintain compliance with regulations. You will manage updates for hires, terminations, changes to pay, generate reports, support audits, and drive process improvements while safeguarding confidential employee data.

Applicants should have 3–5 years experience, a bachelor’s degree, proficiency in MS Office and payroll software, and strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of related payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily payroll processing and ensure on-time payments.
• Maintain records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Administer hires, terminations, and pay rate updates.
• Support payroll audits with documentation.
• Identify process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor confidential employee information and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Internal controls

Analytical

Leadership

MS Office

Payroll software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job 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.