Sr Payroll Specialist

FPC of Savannah; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC of Savannah seeks an experienced Senior HR Payroll Specialist to own payroll operations for a growing multi-state manufacturing organization in the Houston area. This role will manage weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly payroll cycles for 400+ employees, ensure accuracy, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and ADP Workforce Now to process data, tax filings, reconciliations, and audits, while identifying process improvements and

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience processing complex, multi-state payroll.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience supporting hourly and salaried employee populations with multiple payroll schedules.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour compliance, payroll taxes, garnishments, and payroll best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in payroll reporting and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for 400+ employees on weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly schedules using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review and validate payroll data including overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Partner with ADP and Finance to support payroll tax filings, compliance activities, and reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll tax accounts and payroll documentation across jurisdictions.
• Process employee payroll changes including hires, terminations, and changes in compensation or benefits.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and management in a timely, professional manner.
• Support internal and external payroll audits by preparing records and reports.
• Manage payroll notices, agency correspondences, and discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on payroll projects and system enhancements.

Skills

ADP Workforce Now

Multi-state payroll

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior HR Payroll Specialist to own and manage payroll operations for a growing multi-state manufacturing organization. As the organization's sole payroll professional, this role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

This position offers a high level of visibility and ownership, working closely with HR and Finance leadership to support payroll operations, compliance initiatives, process improvements, and continued organizational growth. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, proactive, and thrives in an independent, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for more than 400 employees on weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly schedules using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review and validate payroll data, including overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, bonuses, production incentives, deductions, and garnishments.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Partner with ADP and Finance to support payroll tax filings, compliance activities, and payroll reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll tax accounts and payroll documentation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Process employee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and benefit deductions.
• Respond to employee, management, and agency payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support internal and external payroll audits by preparing payroll records, reports, and required documentation.
• Manage payroll notices, agency correspondence, and payroll discrepancies.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency, and enhance documentation.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on payroll projects, system enhancements, and organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 3–5+ years of experience processing complex, multi-state payroll.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations with multiple payroll schedules.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour compliance, payroll taxes, garnishments, and payroll best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a payroll professional looking to take ownership of a critical function while making a meaningful impact within a growing organization.