Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

For over 30 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. A growing, Houston-based professional services firm, G&A Partners is currently seeking a Payroll Assistant to join its team at the corporate office located in Houston, TX.

A competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include health benefits and 401(k), recognition awards and bonuses and the opportunity to work for a highly respected and award-winning company.

Summary

Accurately prints, packages, and ships confidential payroll information to client companies and employees utilizing client specific packaging instructions. Proactively ensures all check printing and shipping supplies are well stocked. Assists with ordering general supplies and coordinates special events. Assists the payroll department as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures packages are picked up by the appropriate shipping carrier as scheduled.
• Tracks packages; effectively communicates with clients, payroll team members or other internal team members as required.
• Provides progress reports to appropriate team members.
• Delivers shipments to carrier hubs for after-hours pickup.
• Requests delivery fee credits for carrier shipping errors.
• Coordinates and oversees courier deliveries or other ad hoc solutions for shipment issues.
• Coordinates holiday office hour information to scheduled carriers.
• Provides customer-oriented problem-solving solutions for late packages.
• Keeps records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Compiles statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to payroll shipping or other job functions.
• Cross-checks and documents as required by departmental processes.
• Stocks all shipping related supplies and reorders as necessary. Ensures there is always a minimum of a two-month supply on hand.
• Stocks and orders office supplies.
• Performs end of day cross-checks.
• Maintains confidentiality of all client and employee information.
• Self-reports 100% of all errors, issues, client dissatisfaction or perceived errors within 24 hours of occurrence to Manager and Director.

Other Duties:

• Coordinates cross-departmentally as-needed.
• Documents position processes and requirements.
• Recommends procedural changes to the Payroll Manager and/or Director.
• Coordinates special events, seminars, and training.
• Provides feedback to shipping carriers and works to improve processes.
• Completes professional development on an annual basis through coordination with the department manager.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
• Assists the payroll department as needed.

Performance Factors:

• Communication Communications orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Takes time to listen to, understand the perspectives of others, and proses solutions.
• Trust and Respect Establishes trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
• Problem Solving Anticipates and identifies problems and works diligently to ensure the problem is solved quickly and efficiently. Seeks assistance, as necessary.
• Accountability Follows through on commitments and acts with a clear sense of ownership. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
• Client Focus Establishes effective relationships with internal and external clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in shipping is desired but not required.

Computer Skills:

• Experience in Microsoft Office 365 is required.

Certifications/Licenses:

• N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

Salary

Starting wage is $16.35/hour to $21.63/hour. The starting range represents the low and high end of the G&A Partners' range for this position. Actual wages will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of G&A's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include commissions, annual bonuses, and program specific rewards. In addition, G&A Partners provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending, ancillary benefits, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Application close date is 5/25/2026.