Payroll Specialist

Our client is looking for a payroll specialist to join their team. This role will be 100% remote but will need to be based in Houston.

Responsibilities:

• Manage biweekly payroll processing across multiple states in ADP Workforce Now for several company codes, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Oversee high-volume payroll activity for both salaried and hourly populations, including payroll calculations, earnings review, deductions, and final validation before release.
• Apply California payroll rules accurately, including state-specific pay practices, garnishment administration, and child support order processing.
• Support employee reimbursement activity through Concur and help coordinate recurring wire payments required for designated employee groups.
• Maintain payroll tax and compliance records by tracking state registrations, reviewing tax notices, and updating payroll data as needed across jurisdictions.
• Enter and verify payroll-related information with a high level of accuracy while keeping supporting documentation organized and audit-ready.
• Work closely with the payroll team to address compliance issues, share updates, and ensure continuity across day-to-day payroll operations.
• Provide dependable support to field employees and internal partners by responding to payroll questions and promoting clear, consistent communication.
• Adjust work hours during payroll cycles when needed to meet critical deadlines and preserve payroll accuracy.
• Report to the office weekly to manage incoming mail, review physical documentation, and complete administrative payroll tasks.