Payroll Specialist

• Manage biweekly payroll processing across multiple states in ADP Workforce Now for several company codes, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule
• Oversee high-volume payroll activity for both salaried and hourly populations, including payroll calculations, earnings review, deductions, and final validation before release
• Apply California payroll rules accurately, including state-specific pay practices, garnishment administration, and child support order processing
• Support employee reimbursement activity through Concur and help coordinate recurring wire payments required for designated employee groups
• Maintain payroll tax and compliance records by tracking state registrations, reviewing tax notices, and updating payroll data as needed across jurisdictions
• Enter and verify payroll-related information with a high level of accuracy while keeping supporting documentation organized and audit-ready
• Work closely with the payroll team to address compliance issues, share updates, and ensure continuity across day-to-day payroll operations
• Provide dependable support to field employees and internal partners by responding to payroll questions and promoting clear, consistent communication
• Adjust work hours during payroll cycles when needed to meet critical deadlines and preserve payroll accuracy
• Report to the office weekly to manage incoming mail, review physical documentation, and complete administrative payroll tasks

• At least 2 years of payroll experience, including direct use of ADP Workforce Now
• Proven ability to process payroll for multiple company codes in a multi-state environment
• Practical knowledge of California payroll requirements, including garnishments, child support orders, and related compliance matters
• Experience handling payroll tax IDs, tax notices, and supporting documentation with strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with expense and payment support tools such as Concur
• exposure to payroll-related wire activity is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Effective communication skills and a detail-oriented, coachable approach to feedback and team collaboration
• Ability to work on-site in Houston, Texas at least once per week and remain flexible during peak payroll periods

Exposure to payroll-related wire activity is a plus

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Enrollment in company 401(k) plan