Payroll Specialist

Our client, a well-established organization in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Payroll & HR Specialist to join their team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for approximately 126 employees while supporting a variety of human resources functions, including benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, and general HR administration.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys balancing payroll responsibilities with employee-focused HR support and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process and oversee bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for approximately 126 employees using ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
• Ensure employees receive accurate and timely compensation.
• Review payroll and timekeeping records and independently identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Conduct payroll audits and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Process benefit-related documentation through payroll and insurance providers.
• Reconcile benefit statements and ensure accurate payroll deductions.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries and provide excellent customer service.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with full-cycle recruiting activities, including interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and candidate communications.
• Coordinate and support new hire onboarding activities.
• Complete and maintain I-9 documentation and employment eligibility records.
• Assist with employee terminations and related documentation.
• Support performance review administration and other HR initiatives.
• Maintain employee files and HR records.

Administrative Duties

• Prepare new hire files and onboarding documentation.
• Scan, copy, file, mail, and distribute HR-related documents.
• Draft and prepare correspondence as requested.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll, preferably in ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
• Experience managing payroll for a multi-employee workforce.
• Knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and HR practices.
• Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and customer service skills. xhyhwjd
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.