Lucas Group is partnering with a client in the Galleria area of Houston in their search for a Payroll Specialist. This role will be responsible for providing support to HR, Payroll Department, processes and employees and will work closely with the payroll provider to ensure payroll requests are processed in a timely manner for the bi-weekly pay processing deadline. This individual will be the direct point of contact for employees with payroll inquiries.
Responsibilities:
- Review payroll register and pre-posting for deduction changes on special payments
- Work with Benefits Manager regarding 401(k) Plan level administration, annual audit, and 5500 filing
- Work with Benefits Manager regarding Workers Comp – payroll earnings audit
- Check status of log files in payroll from data feed
- Review employee updates in payroll and HR system
- Audit and submit 401(k) payroll contributions report after each pay cycle
- Work with Legal team regarding setting up new or closing accounts with agencies as needed (SIT, SUI, Locals)
- Process employment verifications, unemployment insurance claims, and state tax notices. As well, track and process all RIF agreements
- Work closely with Staff Accountants for payroll funding, benefit costs, etc.
- Annual NY Wage Theft Prevention Act compliance
- Make sure new hire tax statuses and any W-4 allowance changes are correctly processed
- Work on prior week adjustments for hours submitted late or not approved on time, overpayments, and underpayments. Also, calculate retro pay
- Work on garnishment related requests
- Execute payroll adjustments for pay rate changes, leaves of absence, PTO, and unpaid leave
- Assist employees with payroll and HR related questions or concerns
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- PHR or CPP Preferred
- 3 -5 years’ experience with payroll and HRIS systems. ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal and multi-state/local tax filing and reconciliation
