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Robert Half
Payroll Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$48,404 / year median in Texas
-0% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support daily payroll operations for a busy workforce in Brookshire, Texas. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume hourly payroll with accuracy, provide responsive support to employees across multiple departments, and work effectively in a fully onsite environment. The role requires strong experience with ADP Workforce Now, bilingual communication in Spanish and English, and the ability to maintain smooth payroll processing across a multi-state employee population.
Responsibilities:
- Process end-to-end payroll for a large hourly employee group, ensuring wages, deductions, and time records are handled accurately and on schedule.
- Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll data, review entries, and support routine payroll administration activities.
- Assist with day-to-day payroll setup tasks for new hires, updates to employee records, and recurring payroll changes.
- Respond to payroll-related questions from warehouse staff, office employees, and leadership with clear and timely communication.
- Review payroll information for completeness and resolve discrepancies involving hours worked, pay rates, or deductions before final submission.
- Support payroll activities across multiple states while following applicable company practices and payroll requirements.
- Partner with internal teams to help maintain continuity in payroll operations during employee leave coverage and shifting workload needs.
- Keep payroll records organized and current while helping ensure confidentiality and accuracy in employee information management.