Payroll Specialist

At TalentCount we believe Human Resources is the engine that influences the workforce towards success and a positive company culture creates the rhythm to any business. We take pride in hiring the most authenticated, high-EQ human resources and leadership professionals to influence company culture, objectives, and growth

We are currently partnering with a growing and established company primarily engaged in transportation and logistics services, and they are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for accurate and timely processing of non-union and union payrolls for semi-monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly payroll cycles. Duties include data management, report generation, and addressing employee inquiries.

*****This is a permanent and onsite position in Houston, Texas.

Core duties:

• Accurately transmits multi-state non-union payroll, including garnishments and benefits for semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly cycles.

• Verifies accuracy of hours submitted by terminal locations according to union contracts (as applicable) or internal guidelines.

• Communicates with leadership and/or timekeepers at all locations to ensure timely review and completion of payroll.

• Process paycheck adjustments after reconciling discrepancies and accurately post adjustment in payroll system.

• Processes manual on-site checks for terminations and emergency payouts, including applicable overnight mail coordination.

• Resolve questions/issues concerning payroll; respond to inquiries and enforce payroll policies.

• Ensure compliance with State and Federal wage and hour laws.

• Monitor and assess the payroll system's performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing suggestions to the Payroll Manager.

• Train employees and managers to use timekeeping system.

• Generate payroll related reports for distribution and on an ad hoc basis.

• Ensures data is uploaded to payroll in various systems.

• Assist on payroll related projects, as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• 2-5 years of payroll processing experience.

• Experience with Union and Non-Union environments.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred, HS Diploma required 

• Familiarity with payroll software, Paylocity and/or UKG experience is a plus

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Strong emotional intelligence.

• Ability to analyze and improve processes.

• Capable of conducting business and financial analysis.

• Team player with multitasking capabilities.