We are looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Human Resources Specialist with a strong background in payroll, labor taxes, labor law compliance, and work-related issue resolution. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll administration, compliance with federal and Texas labor laws, and resolving employee concerns related to employment matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations.
Manage labor tax calculations and reporting, including FICA, FUTA, and SUTA, ensuring compliance with IRS and state tax authorities.
Oversee compliance with Texas Unemployment Insurance (UI) regulations and manage claims effectively.
Administer Child Support claims.
Administer and supervise the use of digital time clocks to ensure accuracy in recording worked hours and prevent discrepancies in payroll.
Interpret and apply labor laws and regulations to company policies, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
Address and resolve work-related issues, including employee concerns, workplace conflicts, and disciplinary actions.
Serve as the primary liaison between employees and management regarding payroll discrepancies, tax-related inquiries, and benefits administration.
Maintain accurate employee records, payroll documentation, and compliance reports.
Support HR initiatives, such as policy updates, employee training, and workplace best practices.
Qualifications & Skills:
3+ years of experience in HR, payroll processing, or a related role.
In-depth knowledge of Texas labor laws, payroll taxation, and employment regulations.
Experience handling Texas Unemployment claims and employer responsibilities.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle sensitive work-related issues efficiently.
Proficiency in payroll software (ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks, or similar platforms).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) is a plus.
Additional Accounting Skills are a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Paid Time Off
401k plan with Employer contribution match
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
If you are a dedicated HR professional with expertise in payroll, labor compliance, and problem resolution, we encourage you to apply.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Laredo, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
ADPunmatched
Accountingunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Child Supportunmatched
Claims Managementunmatched
Claims Processingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Disciplinary Actionunmatched
Documentationunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Human Resourcesunmatched
Human Resources Certificationunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
Legalunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Multilingualunmatched
PHR (Professional in Human Resources)unmatched
Payroll Administrationunmatched
Payroll Taxunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)unmatched
Spanish Languageunmatched
Staff Policiesunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
State Taxunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Tax Reportingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched
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