Temp to Perm Payroll Administrator

Allied Reliability; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Reliability is seeking a Payroll Administrator to own full-cycle bi-weekly payroll using Paycom. You will ensure accurate payroll processing, tax compliance, and precise HRIS data management as a remote team member.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of payroll experience, advanced Paycom skills, and strong Excel abilities. A Bachelor’s or Associate degree is preferred; CPP or FPC is a plus. You will work independently to meet deadlines with strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven payroll administration experience.
• Advanced Paycom proficiency and HRIS familiarity.
• Strong Excel skills with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing using Paycom.
• Maintain Paycom employee data including hires/terminations and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Audit payroll data, timecards, and PAFs; resolve discrepancies.
• Generate payroll, tax, and labor reports for management.
• Assist employees with pay/tax questions and Paycom navigation.
• Manage wage garnishments and related payroll tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Multi-state payroll

Remote work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

Time & Attendance

Tax Management

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage and process our end-to-end payroll operations. The ideal candidate must have extensive hands-on experience with the Paycom platform to ensure accurate salary disbursements, tax compliance, and seamless HRIS data management. As a remote team member, you will be responsible for maintaining high levels of precision and confidentiality while working independently to meet strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Own the full-cycle bi-weekly payroll process using Paycom, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time.
• System Management: Manage and update employee data within Paycom, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and benefit deductions.
• Compliance: Ensure all payroll activities comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as labor laws (FLSA, etc.).
• Audit & Reconciliation: Perform regular audits of payroll data, timecards, and Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Reporting: Generate and analyze custom payroll, tax, and labor reports for management using Paycom’s reporting tools.
• Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding pay, tax withholdings, and Paycom system navigation.
• Garnishments: Administer and monitor wage garnishments, tax liens, and child support orders within the Paycom system.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of proven experience in payroll administration.
• Paycom Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Paycom is strongly requested; experience with its HRIS, Time and Attendance, and Tax Management modules is essential.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs) and a solid understanding of multi-state payroll regulations.
• Remote Proficiency: Ability to work independently in a virtual environment, utilizing digital collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams) to stay connected.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to handle sensitive financial information with total discretion.
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus.