Payroll Specialist (Entry Level)

Nova 401(k) Associates • Houston, TX

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Administration Management Program (AMP) is hiring an entry-level AMP Specialist for its Houston, Texas office. Industry experience is not necessary, and paid training is provided. The position involves working with record-keeping and payroll platforms, supporting Account Managers, and handling administrative tasks and transactional processing. The role becomes hybrid after the probationary period.

AMP was formed by Nova 401(k) Associates and Administrative Fiduciary Services (AFS) to provide solutions to group 402(a) and PEPs. Nova is a growing national third-party administration firm with a nationally recognized sales team and career advancement opportunities.

This is a salaried, non-exempt position with a 40-hour work week and eligibility for overtime. The base salary is $55,000. Employees may choose a start time between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and excellent multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in an office setting.
• Prior customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll file submissions at various record-keepers.
• Determine and process force-outs and required minimum distributions (RMDs).
• Prepare annual and mid-year census files.
• Prepare notice packages and coordinate mailings.
• Prepare contribution reconciliations.
• Confirm payment of various participant transactions.
• Assist with data entry for new plans.
• Assist with other projects as required.
• Perform payroll and distribution reviews.
• Provide support to Account Managers.

Benefits

• Paid training and regular, recurring professional training.
• Generous paid time off.
• Overtime pay for eligible hours.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level