Payroll and HR Support Specialist

Location 10777 SOUTHWEST FWY,Houston, TX, 77074-1003,United States Job Category Payroll, HR, Accounting Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Required Degree 2 Year Degree Manage Others No Payroll and HR Support Specialist PPL Motor Homes Full Time - Non Exempt Compensation Range: $21-23 per hour Reports to HR Manager Ready to Be the Payroll Powerhouse Behind the People Team? At PPL Motor Homes, our employees keep the dealership moving, and behind every great employee experience is accurate payroll, organized records, clean accounting support, clear communication, and someone who knows how to protect confidential information like it is locked in a vault with a dragon sitting on top. ?? We are looking for a Payroll and HR Support Specialist with a strong payroll mindset and an accounting eye for detail. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys payroll, benefits, employee records, spreadsheets, reconciliations, reporting, systems, and solving little mysteries before they become big headaches. This position is not just about processing information. We need someone who can think outside the box, ask good questions, notice when something does not look right, and follow through until the details are correct . The right person will be highly organized, professional, discreet, and comfortable supporting employees while maintaining confidentiality at the highest level. What You'll Do In this role, you will support the HR department with a primary focus on payroll, compensation data, benefits administration, accounting support, HR systems, and employee records . You will help ensure employee information is accurate, payroll and benefit processes are completed timely, payroll data ties out correctly, and employees receive helpful support when they have questions about payroll, benefits, timekeeping, onboarding, and HR processes. Key responsibilities include: Assist with payroll preparation by reviewing timekeeping records, entering employee changes, verifying hours, and helping resolve basic payroll questions. Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, benefit changes, job changes, employment status updates, and other payroll-related information. Support payroll and accounting processes, including payroll reporting, General Ledger uploads, journal entry support, reconciliations, and related documentation. Identify payroll, timekeeping, benefit deduction, or accounting discrepancies and ask questions to ensure information is accurate, complete, and properly documented. Maintain accurate employee records related to pay, job changes, deductions, benefits, employment status, attendance, and personnel information. Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, benefit changes, employee communication, payroll deduction updates, and record maintenance. Help maintain payroll, benefits, 401(k), compensation, accounting-related payroll records, and confidential personnel files. Generate payroll, benefits, attendance, headcount, compensation, and HR reports as needed. Support new hire onboarding by assisting with new hire paperwork, employment eligibility documentation, employee file setup, and entry into HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and benefits systems. Serve as an initial point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, timekeeping, benefits, HR forms, policies, and procedures. Maintain accurate data in HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, applicant tracking, and related administrative systems. Assist with HR compliance, including personnel files, I-9 forms, policy acknowledgments, required documentation, audits, and file reviews. Provide general HR administrative support, including document preparation, filing, data entry, tracking deadlines, maintaining checklists, and assisting with HR projects. Handle confidential employee, payroll, benefits, accounting, and workplace information with the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and care. Who We’re Looking For The perfect candidate is someone who: Treats confidentiality as non-negotiable. Has payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or finance-related administrative experience. Understands the importance of accuracy when working with numbers, reports, deductions, and employee pay. Has strong attention to detail and enjoys getting the numbers, records, and systems right. Is not afraid to ask questions when something is unclear or does not add up. Can think through problems instead of just checking boxes. Notices small details before they become big issues. Communicates professionally with employees, managers, accounting, and leadership. Can balance accuracy, urgency, and customer service. Enjoys working with payroll, benefits, spreadsheets, reports, systems, and organized processes. Is dependable, curious, and willing to learn. Understands that HR work requires good judgment, patience, and a steady hand. Requirements Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Previous experience in payroll, HR administration, benefits administration, accounting support, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or office administration preferred. Experience working with payroll reports, General Ledger uploads, reconciliations, journal entry support, or accounting documentation preferred. Experience using HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, accounting, or applicant tracking systems preferred. Experience maintaining confidential employee, payroll, financial, or accounting records strongly preferred. Skills Needed to Be Successful Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Strong organizational and follow-up skills. Basic understanding of payroll, timekeeping, employee records, benefits administration, and HR processes. Basic accounting knowledge, including comfort with payroll reports, deductions, reconciliations, General Ledger information, and numerical accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Comfort working with spreadsheets, reports, HRIS/payroll systems, accounting systems, email, and document storage. Ability to identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information. Ability to work independently while supporting department priorities. Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and a positive, helpful attitude. Summary PPL Motor Homes offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan Paid time off Training and career growth opportunities Supportive team environment in a growing RV dealership organization Why This Role Matters Payroll and HR administration touch every employee. When this role is done well, employees are paid accurately, records are clean, benefits are organized, accounting has the information it needs, managers can trust the data, and HR can operate with confidence. This position is perfect for someone who wants to grow in Human Resources while using their payroll, accounting, benefits, compliance, systems, and employee support experience. Apply Today If you are organized, trustworthy, curious, number-friendly, and ready to become a key part of the HR team, we would love to hear from you. Bring your attention to detail, your questions, your problem-solving brain, your accounting mindset, and your commitment to confidentiality. We will bring the teamwork, support, and opportunity to grow. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future