Payroll Specialist

Drake Plastics Ltd Co.•Cypress, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist plays a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by managing a semi-monthly payroll using Paymate/Harmony as the primary system. This position owns the internal payroll process end-to-end and works closely with HR and Accounting to support a smooth, compliant, and employee-friendly payroll experience. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with details, values accuracy and consistency, and takes pride in being a trusted resource for payroll-related questions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of internal payroll processing experience
Proven experience running semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience processing payroll in Paymate/Harmony is a plus.

Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees.
Maintain and update employee data, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments.
Review and validate timekeeping records, PTO usage, and pay adjustments prior to payroll processing.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Administer payroll-related deductions such as benefits, 401(k), taxes, and wage garnishments.
Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and assist with year-end processing (W-2s, audits, etc.)
Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies in a timely and professional manner.
Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate data flow between systems.
Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll and employee data at all times.
Provide general administrative support to Accounting, HR, and other departments as needed.