Payroll Specialist - Burnett Specialists
Houston, TX 77041
About the Job
Onsite - 5 days a week
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Corporate payroll and other designated payrolls weekly and bi-weekly.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documents in compliance with record retention laws.
- Audit and reconcile files from UKG each pay period and annually as required.
- Handle payroll inquiries and maintain professional communication with employees and managers.
- Track accrued time off according to company policies.
- Manage wage garnishments such as child support and tax levies.
- Ensure payroll registration and state tax setup for out-of-state payrolls.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports as required by government agencies, providers, and internal stakeholders.
- Update contribution changes, loan stops/starts, and provide support for 401K audits and reporting.
- Maintain accurate employee information in the HRB system, including tax exemptions, transfers, terminations, pay rate changes, direct deposit, and pay card enrollments.
- Understand and apply payroll actions in compliance with payday laws.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for payroll and timekeeping processes.
- Create and maintain documentation of payroll practices and procedures in a payroll desk manual.
Qualifications and Core Competencies:
- Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.
- Expertise in payroll laws and regulations at federal and state levels, or willingness to acquire.
- Knowledge of garnishment regulations and priorities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and maintain confidentiality of payroll records.
- High level of independence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced payroll environment.
Skills/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 4 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification required.
- Experience with UKG (UltiPro) highly preferred.
- Familiarity with processing special pays (e.g., commissions, bonuses, stock options) and multi-state payroll.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Information:
- All employees and contractors are required to wear facial masks for protection while working under current circumstances.
- Immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Staffing and recruiting agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this job posting.
EducationRequired
High School or better.
ExperienceRequired4 years:Payroll Specialist Experience4 years:Full Cycle Payroll ProcessingPreferredUKG Experience
Source : Burnett Specialists