Payroll Specialist

LOCATION Woodlands, TX | Onsite COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE Compensation is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Onsite position in Shenandoah, TX. ROLE IMPACT The Payroll Specialist manages accurate, timely, end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients. This role serves as a key client resource for multi-state payroll, compliance, reporting, and issue resolution while ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for multiple clients, including regular, off-cycle, and supplemental payroll runs. Audit hours, earnings, deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and other payroll data for accuracy and compliance. Serve as the primary payroll contact for assigned clients, resolving discrepancies and communicating payroll deadlines, status, and required actions. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, W-2 processing, ACA reporting, and year-end reconciliation. Partner with onboarding, implementation, and internal support teams to validate payroll data, system configurations, integrations, and data migrations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing experience, preferably supporting multiple clients or working in a payroll service bureau environment. Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax compliance, wage and hour laws, garnishment processing, and payroll reconciliation. CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) designation. CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS Payroll and Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) payroll systems Payroll reporting and reconciliation tools W-2 and Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting processes Benefits deduction and 401(k) integrations Carrier file management PREFERRED SKILLS Experience with HCM platforms such as UKG, Dayforce, Workday, or isolved. Experience with payroll implementation, system configuration, or payroll data migration projects. Familiarity with benefits administration, 401(k) integrations, and benefits deduction management. LEGAL NOTICE By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from CornerStone and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at: #J-18808-Ljbffr