Payroll and HR opening - Onsite role in Northwest Houston
The Payroll Practitioner/Human Resources Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department while assisting with accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. The role reports to the Corporate Human Resources Manager. Payroll Practitioner Responsibilities:
Process payroll transactions, including regular wages, overtime, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related payments.
Review time sheets and related information to detect, investigate, and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
Track employee leave time, including PTO, FMLA, STD and other approved absences.
Maintain and update payroll records by recording employee information such as exemptions, transfers, resignations, pay changes, and other employment changes.
Maintain employee payroll and personnel files in an organized manner and in compliance with applicable legal requirements and company policy.
Assist with maintaining the HRIS database and employee tracking systems for employee records.
Support staffing logistics and assist in coordinating temporary staffing needs with supervisors and managers.
Assist with employee relations matters and respond to routine employee and manager questions professionally and confidentially.
Communicate new policies and updates to executive leadership, area managers, supervisors, and employees as directed.
Conduct employment verifications and respond to authorized information requests in accordance with company policy.
Prepare and maintain reports needed to support HR department functions, including periodic management reports as requested.
Participate in weekly HR team meetings to discuss current projects, initiatives, and department priorities.
Support the administration of benefits and other HR programs.
Handle HR-related issues and inquiries when the Corporate Human Resources Manager is unavailable, within the scope of assigned authority.
Ensure HR and payroll forms are properly received, approved, and entered into the appropriate system.
Assist with audits, special projects, process improvements, payroll system testing, and HR initiatives as needed.
Assume other duties as assigned by the Corporate Human Resources Manager or President.
Payroll Practitioner Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelors degree desired but not required.
One to two years of general business experience with a concentration in Human Resources preferred.
General knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, payroll practices, timekeeping processes, and employee recordkeeping requirements.
Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, database management, and recordkeeping preferred.
ADP payroll system experience a plus.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to explain and present information in forms, tables, spreadsheets, and reports.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding employee matters, organizational changes, security information, data, and files.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling employee, payroll, HR, organizational, and security information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Professional conduct at all times and ability to interact respectfully with a diverse group of managers, supervisors, employees, and external contacts.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Customer-service mindset when responding to employee and manager questions.
Ability to follow established procedures, obtain proper approvals, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
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Location
Houston, TX
Skills
ADPunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Database Administrationunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Employee Relationsunmatched
Employment Lawunmatched
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
Follow Throughunmatched
HRIS/HRMSunmatched
Human Resourcesunmatched
Human Resources Managementunmatched
Human Resources Processesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Payroll Administrationunmatched
Payroll Forms and Checksunmatched
Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Spreadsheetsunmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
System Testunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Time Trackingunmatched
Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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