Payroll Specialist
13 days ago
Houston
Job DescriptionPayroll Specialist- Houston, TX We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing and a deep understanding of payroll regulations and compliance. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for payroll processing and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Responsibilities • Process multi-state payroll for employees on a regular basis, • Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, • Maintain employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality, • Process and audit daily HR Changes including, but not limited to, New Hires, Terminations, Tax Changes, and Direct Deposit Changes, • Responds to telephone and written inquiries regarding payroll issues and resolves such issues as they arise, • Stay up to date with payroll regulations and compliance requirements, • Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, • Prepare and distribute payroll reports as needed, • High School graduate or equivalent required, • Three (3) or more years of payroll processing experience required, • FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification, preferred, • Knowledge of payroll processing, filing, forms completion, and record keeping, • Experience with Paylocity or other cloud based HRIS system, a plus, • Intermediate experience in Office 365, • Customer service oriented; interpersonal with effective listening; ability to communicate across multiple levels of the Company, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, consistently meet deadlines, and proactively anticipate and address issues, • Occasional, in person travel within the service territories required, • A valid Texas Driver’s License, preferred, • This role requires full-time, in-office attendance. Remote or work from home options are not available, • Talk, hear, and see (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus), • This is largely a sedentary role; however, light to medium work exerting up to 25 pounds of force to move objects may occasionally be required, • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment #ZR Company DescriptionAbout Burnett Specialists Burnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso. With a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results. As a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement. Visit us at: Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!About Burnett Specialists\r\nBurnett Specialists is a top-ranked, 100% employee-owned recruiting firm with over 50 years of expertise in connecting top talent with exceptional companies. Headquartered in Texas, we specialize in placing professionals in Accounting, IT, HR, Marketing, Engineering, Sales, Legal, Supply Chain, and Administrative roles across major cities, including Houston, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso.\r\n\r\nWith a proven track record of responsiveness, cost savings, and full-spectrum staffing solutions — from temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements — we are committed to exceeding expectations and delivering unparalleled results.\r\n\r\nAs a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates while fostering integrity, professionalism, and community involvement.\r\n\r\nVisit us at: us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest job opportunities and industry insights!