Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our client's team in North Houston. This role is responsible for supporting full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for employees, and maintaining compliance with applicable payroll regulations. The ideal candidate has strong experience with ADP Workforce Now (ADP WFN), excellent attention to detail, and experience processing Canadian payroll, which is highly preferred. A bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and in accordance with established deadlines
• Review and verify employee timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation
• Process new hires, terminations, salary changes, and other employee status updates
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation

ADP Workforce Now & Systems Management

• Utilize ADP Workforce Now (ADP WFN) to process payroll and maintain employee payroll information
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before payroll finalization
• Generate payroll reports and reconcile payroll information as needed
• Assist with troubleshooting payroll system issues and identifying process improvements

Canadian Payroll & Compliance

• Support Canadian payroll processing and ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial payroll requirements, as applicable
• Maintain knowledge of Canadian payroll taxes, statutory deductions, and required withholdings
• Review payroll calculations and deductions to ensure accuracy
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processes
• Stay informed of relevant payroll regulations and compliance requirements

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconcile payroll registers and verify payroll totals before processing
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, audits, and year-end activities
• Maintain organized payroll documentation and support internal reporting requirements
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate payroll administration

Qualifications

• Previous experience in full-cycle payroll processing required
• ADP Workforce Now (ADP WFN) experience required
• Canadian payroll experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, reconciliations, and compliance requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with payroll reporting
• High attention to detail and strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) eligibility

Pay

$45 - $55 per hour

Schedule

Hybrid

Location

North Houston, TX

Direct hire position.