Payroll Coordinator

Job ID
131085
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Houston, Texas, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Payroll Coordinator for a contract opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.

Overview

This position's primary purpose is to provide analysis, review, and reconciliation of domestic biweekly payroll according to established policies and within required deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze data from multiple sources and prepare for bi-weekly or off-cycle payroll processing.
  • Review, audit, reconcile, and correct/update payroll before and after transmission to ensure proper pay calculations.
  • Prepare payroll reconciliations and support documents for review and approval.
  • Prepare and send all required bi-weekly payroll reports to various business functions.
  • Communicate with HR and COE leaders to ensure data integrity is maintained.
  • Research and timely respond to payroll questions from HR, managers, and employees while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Work with Benefits team on insurance deduction adjustments, may require some research and data comparison between vendors.
  • Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll processes, compliance activities, audits, W-2 audits, and W2c processing.
  • Review, interpret, enter, and maintain child support and garnishment information in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
  • Communicate, coordinate, and provide support to the Payroll Manager regarding any tax changes, issues, etc.
  • Provide assistance to other Payroll Coordinators as needed for coverage or during times of additional work activities or absences.
  • Work with HRIS department regarding data uploads and questions regarding data from Oracle.
  • Calculate and prepare off-cycle paychecks as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all data.
  • Assist in gathering data for internal and external audits.
  • Process termination payments accurately in accordance with applicable state laws.
  • Respond to QMCSO requests as required.
  • Assist with GL research as required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or related field or equivalent relevant experience
  • Minimum 3 years payroll experience processing multi-state large employer payroll

Requirements

  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with ADP Payforce, Enterprise or Vantage Experience
  • Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, as well as external suppliers and organizations.
  • Ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines
  • Display high attention to detail and critical thinking skills
  • Oracle or SAP experience is a plus
  • FPC or CPP designation preferred
  • Travel may be required for audits or compliance activities.

Shift

Must be onsite Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Working hours are generally from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the office and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM from home.


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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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