Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join an onsite team in Houston, Texas in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to expand their background across payroll, benefits, and core HR support while contributing to a stable organization in the Oil & Gas field services industry. In this role, you will help support a multi-state employee population, provide day-to-day guidance on payroll and benefits matters, and work closely with internal leadership to maintain accurate and compliant HR operations.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee weekly payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and completed on schedule.
• Coordinate benefits administration activities, including health coverage and retirement plans, while maintaining accurate enrollments and employee records.
• Monitor payroll deductions, wage garnishments, and timekeeping details to support correct employee compensation.
• Assist with employee lifecycle tasks such as onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing maintenance of personnel documentation.
• Provide administrative support for unemployment matters and workers’ compensation cases, including documentation and follow-up activities.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable payroll practices, employment standards, and labor-related regulations across multiple states.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, benefit programs, and HR procedures with professionalism and clarity.
• Partner with leadership and HR team members to keep payroll and benefits processes organized, efficient, and well communicated.• At least 3 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR support, or employee relations.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and supporting benefits programs for a multi-state employee population.
• Working knowledge of payroll deductions, garnishments, timekeeping practices, and employee record administration.
• Familiarity with employment compliance requirements and labor law considerations relevant to payroll and HR operations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and keep leadership informed of important updates.
• Experience with Paycom is preferred, though similar payroll system experience will also be considered.