HR/Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an HR/Payroll Administrator to support payroll and human resources operations for a manufacturing organization in Webster, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can balance accurate multi-state payroll processing with day-to-day HR support and employee service. The role will contribute to onboarding, records management, benefits coordination, and compliance activities while helping maintain smooth administrative workflows.

Responsibilities:
• Administer biweekly payroll for employees across multiple states, verify earnings and deductions, and investigate issues to ensure timely and accurate pay.
• Provide HR support throughout the employee lifecycle, including new employee setup, separation processing, I-9 completion, personnel file maintenance, and employment verification requests.
• Coordinate benefits-related administration and assist with leave, workers’ compensation matters, and unemployment documentation as needed.
• Maintain organized payroll records, HR files, and reporting materials to support compliance, audits, and internal documentation needs.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, onboarding steps, benefits, and general HR policies with professionalism and follow-through.
• Assist recruiting and staffing logistics by helping schedule activities, track candidate-related paperwork, and support pre-employment requirements such as drug screens.
• Help uphold regulatory and company policy compliance by ensuring HR and payroll processes are documented and completed correctly.
• Support administrative updates related to HR systems or process changes when required as part of ongoing departmental operations.• At least 2 years of experience in payroll or HR administration, with hands-on responsibility for payroll processing.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle, biweekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Experience handling payroll for employees in multiple states, including review of discrepancies and payroll corrections.
• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and ADP payroll tools.
• Familiarity with onboarding activities, employment documentation, and pre-employment processes in which all candidates are required to undergo screening.
• Understanding of HR recordkeeping, employee files, and compliance-related administrative practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
• Spanish language skills are preferred and helpful for employee communication.