Description Anyone who is ready for a challenge and has experience with Microsoft Office will be interested in this Payroll Administrator position. Robert Half is looking for candidates with dynamic communication and problem-solving skills who can process payroll effectively and efficiently, for a Payroll Administrator opportunity. If you want to join a smart team, contact us today to start advancing your career in this fast-paced environment. Based in Houston, Texas, the Payroll Administrator position is a short-term contract / temporary opportunity.

　　Responsibilities

　　Updating payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers

　　Offer proper review and verification of source documents

　　Answer questions and requests related to payroll information

　　Continue employee confidence in payroll operations by keeping sensitive information confidential

　　Report changes where necessary after maintaining payroll operations via company policies and procedures

　　Manage other tasks as assigned

　　Put together summaries of employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to calculate all payroll liabilities

　　Payroll information management via collecting, calculating, and entering data

　　Resolve payroll discrepancies via information collection and analysis

　　Help payroll manage all internal and external audits

　　Reconciling of employee deductions and other liabilities

　　Draft reports by organizing all summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages

　　Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines

　　Put together for department heads the circulation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports Requirements - Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the data

　　Solid understanding of payroll

　　Deep understanding of Spanish Language

　　Microsoft Excel experience highly desired

　　Full Cycle Payroll experience

　　Timekeeping System experience

　　Previous experience handling high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

　　Understanding of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

　　7+ years of payroll experience

　　General proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred

　　Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　Understanding of internal controls

　　Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

　　Certified Payroll Professional designation favored

　　Earlier experience working with various types of accounting software desired

　　Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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　　All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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