Senior Payroll Specialist — Unionized, High-Volume Expert

Primary Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processes for a complex workforce in Houston. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of payroll experience, solid knowledge of labor laws, and proficiency in payroll systems like SAP and Workday. Responsibilities include resolving payroll issues, preparing payments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a structured professional environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience in a large, complex, unionized environment.
• Solid working knowledge of federal/state employment legislation and labor laws.
• Experience interacting with federal, state, and local tax authorities.

Responsibilities

• Resolve employee payroll issues promptly and accurately.
• Prepare advance payments and off-cycle payroll runs as authorized.
• Ensure wage tax and social security contributions are remitted on time.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

SAP HR/Payroll

Workday HR

MS Office

Job description

A dynamic company is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processes for a complex workforce in Houston. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of payroll experience, solid knowledge of labor laws, and proficiency in payroll systems like SAP and Workday. Responsibilities include resolving payroll issues, preparing payments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers a structured professional environment with opportunities for growth.