Timekeeper

Palacios Marine & Industrial; Velasco Heights (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Palacios Marine & Industrial in Velasco Heights, Texas is seeking a detail-oriented Timekeeper to join our team. The role supports payroll, workforce tracking, and administrative operations by accurately maintaining time records, performing data entry, and ensuring payroll information is processed on time.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, high accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping practices, and employee compensation related to hours worked.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Dependable, reliable, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain daily time records for work crews.
• Process shipping and receiving data.
• Assist the Quality Department with data entry and record maintenance.
• File and organize payroll, personnel, and project documentation.
• Review employee time records for accuracy and completeness.
• Compute and enter employee hours, wages, and applicable deductions.
• Support payroll-related activities and assist in resolving timekeeping discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
• Attend meetings and communicate payroll-related information to employees as needed.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records using company software and spreadsheets.
• Assist with administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping practices

Data entry

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Timekeeper to join our team. The Timekeeper plays a critical role in supporting payroll, workforce tracking, and administrative operations by accurately maintaining employee time records, assisting with data entry, and ensuring all payroll-related information is processed correctly and on time.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take direction and work effectively with supervisors and project teams.
• Enter and maintain daily time records for work crews.
• Process shipping and receiving data.
• Assist the Quality Department with data entry and record maintenance.
• File and organize payroll, personnel, and project documentation.
• Review employee time records for accuracy and completeness.
• Compute and enter employee hours, wages, and applicable deductions.
• Support payroll-related activities and assist in resolving timekeeping discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
• Attend meetings and communicate payroll-related information to employees as needed.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records using company software and spreadsheets.
• Assist with administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping practices, and employee compensation related to hours worked.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Dependable, reliable, and able to work independently.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using payroll, accounting, or workforce management software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional attitude, appearance, and work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform routine office and administrative tasks.
• Pre-Employment Requirements
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies in connection with this posting. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of the company, and no fees will be paid.

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