Payroll Specialist (Spring 2027 Hire)

Alvin Community College; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvin Community College seeks a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes, TRS reporting, and related financial activities. This role ensures accuracy, timely reporting, and compliance with applicable regulations while supporting audits and interdepartmental collaboration.

The position notes a minimum salary of $37,123.24 with compensation commensurate with education and experience, and starts Spring 2027.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Payroll Administration, or related field.
• Two years of payroll processing or payroll management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll, deductions, benefits, direct deposits, and related employee records.
• Serves as the College’s TRS reporting official and maintains required payroll documentation.
• Prepares payroll tax filings, W-2s, liabilities, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies and processes necessary adjustments.
• Supports audits and collaborates with departments to maintain accurate payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Payroll Administration, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

ERP payroll/HR systems

Job description

SUMMARY

Minimum Salary $37,123.24
Salary offer commensurate with education and related experience.

*** This position is scheduled to start Spring 2027

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

Position Summary

Processes College payroll and related financial activities, ensuring accuracy, timely reporting, and compliance with applicable regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes payroll, deductions, benefits, direct deposits, and related employee records.


• Serves as the College’s TRS reporting official and maintains required payroll documentation.


• Prepares payroll tax filings, W-2s, liabilities, reconciliations, and financial reports.


• Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies and processes necessary adjustments.


• Supports audits and collaborates with departments to maintain accurate payroll operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Payroll Administration, or related field.


• Two (2) years of payroll processing or payroll management experience.


• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field


• Higher education or public-sector payroll experience


• Experience with ERP payroll/HR systems


• Bilingual English/Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of payroll, taxation, benefits, and reporting requirements. Strong attention to detail, reconciliation, organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Proficiency with ERP systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software; ability to maintain confidentiality and work extended hours during peak payroll periods.

Disclaimer:

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. A full job description

• Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.


• Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.


• Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." Please refer to the NACES website for further information.


• May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson.


• This position requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.