Payroll Specialist

Advatix - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Advatix, Inc. is responsible for the timely and accurate administration of payroll processing using Workday software. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations while providing excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payrolls accurately and on time according to company guidelines.
• Collect, input, and verify all payroll data for processing, including new hires, terminations, commissions, incentives, and benefits data from multiple remote locations.
• Review timekeeping in Workday for all hourly employees and flag discrepancies.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and issues with management as needed.
• Reconcile payroll to ensure accuracy of totals.
• Manage vacation and sick paid time off and respond to employee requests.
• Reconcile payroll records and returns with OSV for accuracy.
• Process transfers, promotions, changes, and ensure all payroll deductions are included for payroll processing.
• Manage, research, and resolve employee payroll issues.
• Run bi-weekly auditing reports for payroll processing and prepare reports including overtime and headcount.
• Process unemployment claims, employment verifications, garnishment orders, and other payroll-related requests.
• Assist the team with other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Three years or more of experience in full cycle payroll processing in Workday is a MUST.
• General knowledge of HR and benefits processing and administration.
• Proficient computer and data entry skills.
• Strong knowledge of payroll law compliance and reporting requirements.
• Multi-state taxation experience is required.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Federal and State wage and hour laws.
• Must adhere to high level of ethical and confidentiality standards.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and intermediate knowledge of MS Office and Outlook.
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong focus on customer service.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Payroll Professional status is a major plus.