Payroll Specialist

Powell • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist will run weekly and serve as backup to the Senior Payroll
Specialist running semimonthly payrolls. Maintain current payroll systems and
achieve alignment with the HR and Benefits system and to ensure effective
support to Finance. This position does not allow for sponsorship support or
relocation assistance.

Essential Responsibilities

Manage payroll process for weekly and semi-monthly employees from multiple
locations and divisions.

Ensure all payrolls are processed timely and accurately.

Be a frontline to answer emails and in person any payroll related inquires.

Partner with human resources to manage the resolution of all payroll inquires
referred from the specific divisions.

Manage special payments to employees per Company policy including education
reimbursement, cell phone allowance, incentive plan payments, relocation
assistance and other payments as needed.

Familiar with tax requirements including rates in system, quarterly and
annual reporting, and resolving inquiries. Complete year-end tax reporting,
manage WCB reporting for a variety of provincial jurisdictions.

Oversee all financial reporting payroll-related period end close procedures
including general ledger interface and relevant account reconciliations.

Support audits of payroll records performed by the Workers Compensation
insurance company, internal and external auditors, and tax authorities.

Create custom reports, as needed, using data stored in the payroll data base
for analysis.

Foster teamwork with the division human resources managers, employee benefits
management and staff and payroll staff to improve overall processes related
to paying employees.

Participates as a support role for developing, testing, implementing new
processes/systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years in payroll processing for 500 plus employees.
• Intermediate systems knowledge of payroll, human resources systems and interfaces.
• Intermediate Accounting experience is required.
• Experience in payroll system implementation.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax law and tax reporting.
• Keeps knowledge current on payroll law and payroll technology.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office.
• Working knowledge of Human Resources functions and processes; including benefit administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage complex assignments.
• Ability to anticipate issues and take preventive/corrective action.
• Ability to delegate effectively to meet concurrent deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong focus on customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Payroll and Accounting is preferred. PayrollOrg certification preferred.
• Completion of Human Resource courses preferred.
• Dayforce/UKG system experience preferred.
• Oracle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll process for weekly and semi-monthly employees from multiple locations and divisions.
• Ensure all payrolls are processed timely and accurately.
• Be a frontline to answer emails and in person any payroll related inquires.
• Partner with human resources to manage the resolution of all payroll inquires referred from the specific divisions.
• Manage special payments to employees per Company policy including education reimbursement, cell phone allowance, incentive plan payments, relocation assistance and other payments as needed.
• Familiar with tax requirements including rates in system, quarterly and annual reporting, and resolving inquiries. Complete year-end tax reporting, manage WCB reporting for a variety of provincial jurisdictions.
• Oversee all financial reporting payroll-related period end close procedures including general ledger interface and relevant account reconciliations.
• Support audits of payroll records performed by the Workers Compensation insurance company, internal and external auditors, and tax authorities.
• Create custom reports, as needed, using data stored in the payroll data base for analysis.
• Foster teamwork with the division human resources managers, employee benefits management and staff and payroll staff to improve overall processes related to paying employees.
• Participates as a support role for developing, testing, implementing new processes/systems.

Benefits

• Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees