Payroll Administrator

Clayton Services

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26.44–$31.21 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Deltek Vision, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, File Maintenance, General Ledger Accounting, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
15 days ago
Clayton Services is searching for a Payroll Administrator to join a thriving company in Northwest Houston. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for supporting payroll processing, maintaining accurate employee payroll records, reviewing time and expense information, and assisting with payroll-related reporting and compliance.

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $55,000 - $65,000/year ($26.44 - $31.25/hour), depending on experience
Benefits: Excellent benefits are available after the successful completion of the temporary period including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, life, short and long term disability, and more.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Onsite, Half-days on Friday

Payroll Administrator Responsibilities:
  • Assist with processing payroll accurately and on schedule
  • Enter new hire information and employee updates into the payroll system
  • Review employee time records, expense submissions, and payroll data for accuracy
  • Verify payroll information for compliance with company policies and applicable wage and hour regulations
  • Support payroll reconciliation activities before, during, and after each payroll cycle
  • Post payroll-related general ledger entries as needed
  • Coordinate, track, and reconcile paid time off balances
  • Process salary changes, compensation updates, and other payroll adjustments
  • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal team members
  • Assist with documentation requests, audits, and inquiries from state or federal agencies
  • Generate payroll reports and provide information to management as requested
  • Maintain organized payroll files and confidential employee records
  • Perform additional administrative and payroll-related duties as assigned
Payroll Administrator Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to review data, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll issues
  • Comfortable working with deadlines and recurring payroll schedules
  • Ability to work independently while also supporting a team environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow established procedures
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with payroll systems and payroll reporting
Payroll Administrator Education and Experience:
  • 2-5 years of payroll or accounting experience required
  • Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations preferred
  • Experience with Deltek Vision is a plus
  • Experience with Paychex Flex or similar payroll software is preferred
  • Previous experience processing payroll, reviewing time records, and maintaining payroll data is preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate degree in accounting, business, human resources, or a related field is a plus
Payroll Administrator - Immediate need. Apply today!

About the Company

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Clayton Services

Clayton Servies is a Houston-based staffing and recruiting firm. For over 37 years, Clayton Services has been helping talented job seekers find great job opportunities with leading companies including multiple Fortune 1000 organizations. Apply today to make your job search easy!

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
http://www.claytonpersonnel.com