Description Anyone who is ready for a challenge and has experience with Microsoft Office will be interested in this Payroll Administrator position. Robert Half is looking for candidates with dynamic communication and problem-solving skills who can process payroll effectively and efficiently, for a Payroll Administrator opportunity. If you want to join a smart team, contact us today to start advancing your career in this fast-paced environment. Based in Houston, Texas, the Payroll Administrator position is a short-term contract / temporary opportunity.
Responsibilities
Updating payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
Offer proper review and verification of source documents
Answer questions and requests related to payroll information
Continue employee confidence in payroll operations by keeping sensitive information confidential
Report changes where necessary after maintaining payroll operations via company policies and procedures
Manage other tasks as assigned
Put together summaries of employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to calculate all payroll liabilities
Payroll information management via collecting, calculating, and entering data
Resolve payroll discrepancies via information collection and analysis
Help payroll manage all internal and external audits
Reconciling of employee deductions and other liabilities
Draft reports by organizing all summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines
Put together for department heads the circulation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports Requirements - Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data
Solid understanding of payroll
Deep understanding of Spanish Language
Microsoft Excel experience highly desired
Full Cycle Payroll experience
Timekeeping System experience
Previous experience handling high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.
Understanding of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
7+ years of payroll experience
General proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred
Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills
Understanding of internal controls
Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
Certified Payroll Professional designation favored
Earlier experience working with various types of accounting software desired
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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