Payroll Specialist

Core Group Resources • Houston, TX

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Core Group Resources is a workforce solutions company delivering compliance-driven staffing and offshore operations support across multiple locations, including Trinidad and Tobago. We pride ourselves on precision, reliability, and doing right by the people who work for us and with us. We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to assist with accurate, timely payroll processing for our workforce. This role will handle payroll administration, ensure compliance with applicable tax and labor regulations, and serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related questions across the organization. Typical schedule is Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday work from home.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• College-level accounting coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
• Certification in payroll processing
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with sound decision making
• Strong problem-solving
• Knowledge of payroll software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees, including hourly, salaried, and contract staff
• Calculate wages, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation elements
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy across pay periods
• Process statutory deductions and contributions (e.g., income tax withholding, social security/national insurance, health surcharge) in accordance with applicable jurisdictional requirements
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee pay inquiries promptly and professionally
• Support year-end payroll processes, tax filings, and audits
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policy
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure new hires, terminations, and status changes are reflected accurately in payroll
• Process leave balances, PTO, and unpaid leave adjustments
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee data

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Graduated employer contribution toward health coverage starting at 60%
• 401k eligibility
• Generous PTO
• Hybrid schedule
• Comfortable work environment
• Opportunity to work with a growing, compliance-focused organization with an international footprint

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED