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Senior Payroll Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing

Payroll Specialist


We're partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Houston that is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This is a hands-on role supporting payroll, benefits administration, and employee onboarding for approximately 100 employees.


If you're someone who enjoys payroll, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in accuracy and exceptional employee service, this could be a great fit.



What You'll Do:

  • Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for approximately 100 employees.
  • Review, audit, and correct employee timecards to ensure payroll accuracy.
  • Prepare onboarding paperwork related to payroll and benefits.
  • Administer employee benefits through Employee Navigator, including coordinating with the benefits broker to ensure new hires are properly enrolled.
  • Process quarterly employee bonus payments.
  • Manage wage garnishments and employment verification requests.
  • Process 403(b) retirement plan contributions.
  • Reconcile payroll reports and provide payroll support to the Accounting team.
  • Respond to employee payroll and benefits questions while maintaining confidentiality.
What We're Looking For:
  • 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
  • Experience processing both bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll.
  • Knowledge of payroll regulations, garnishments, payroll reporting, and benefits administration.
  • Experience with Employee Navigator or a similar benefits administration platform is preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Recent experience using Paylocity is strongly desired.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
Why This Role?
  • You'll be a key player with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization.
  • Diverse role combining payroll, benefits administration, and HR support.
  • Collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued.
  • Stable organization offering a rewarding career with purpose.

Ready to make a difference? Let's talk.


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