Corporate Payroll Specialist

Corporate Payroll Specialist

The Corporate Payroll Specialist will be a highly motivated and results-oriented individual managing multiple payrolls within the US Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing assigned payrolls, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, and providing exceptional customer service for any payroll-related issues that may arise. They will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, contributing to employee satisfaction and financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience with multi-state, multi-union and non-union payroll, preferably in industrial companies.  

This position reports to the Payroll Manager and is based in Houston, Texas.

SKILLS & CRITICAL TASKS

• Knowledge and experience of end-to-end payroll process ensuring correct calculations for wages, applicable federal, state and local taxes, and deductions
• Strong attention to detail and high efficiency in data entry
• Ability to problem solve and address any critical issues in a knowledgeable, systematic and effective way
• Effective oral and written communication
• Practices a high level of confidentiality and data protection
• Demonstrates ability to plan and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Team player who takes initiative, strives for continuous improvement, able to think and act independently
• Must have strong proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel
• Deep knowledge and experience with Ceridian (Dayforce) or other comparable payroll software required
• Must become familiar with all company HR policies and practices to ensure proper functionality in payroll
• Maintains knowledge of governmental reporting requirements and regulations affecting payroll and human resources 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience processing payroll
• 2-3 years’ experience with multi-union payroll required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Payroll tax and benefits knowledge
• Associates degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Industrial experience or payroll experience with heavy non-exempt population preferred
• Experience implementing/transitioning payroll systems a plus
• Clean driving record and ability to provide proof of the right to work in the United States required

TOTAL BENEFITS

• Paid time off including bereavement, jury duty, holidays etc.
• Access to Health, Dental & Vision Insurance 
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Provided 
• Access to Supplemental Life and AD&D 
• Retirement Benefits (401k) with matching contribution 
• Healthcare spending account or reimbursement such as HSA and FSA available
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Provided 
• Long-Term Disability Insurance available
• Access to Voluntary Accident Insurance 
• Access to Critical Illness Insurance