Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a government organization in Texas on a contract-to-permanent basis. In this role, you will oversee payroll activities, maintain accurate time and attendance records, and help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. This position works closely with internal partners to support compliance, resolve payroll questions, and strengthen reporting and process accuracy.Responsibilities:• Administer biweekly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 135 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.• Oversee payroll for roughly 63 hourly operators by reviewing timecards, confirming hours worked, and applying correct pay calculations.• Audit and maintain employee timekeeping information to support accurate payroll results and dependable recordkeeping.• Manage payroll-related accrual balances, including leave and other earned time programs, with careful attention to policy alignment.• Process employee garnishments and keep related records current while ensuring deductions are handled correctly.• Support scheduling and workforce time management activities through Advanced Scheduler.• Prepare and distribute payroll reports for leadership and accounting teams after each payroll cycle.• Investigate payroll discrepancies, respond to employee pay questions, and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance to maintain accurate employee data and support payroll audits, controls, and process improvements.