Payroll Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee weekly payroll operations for a large employee population in Houston, Texas. This role supports accurate pay processing across multiple states and requires strong knowledge of payroll regulations, recordkeeping, and issue resolution. The ideal candidate brings recent high-volume payroll experience, works confidently in UKG Ready, and collaborates effectively with HR and Finance to ensure a smooth payroll cycle.

Responsibilities:
• Administer weekly payroll for approximately 800 employees working in multiple states, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion.
• Update payroll records to reflect employee status changes, benefit deductions, garnishments, tax adjustments, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Audit payroll data before finalization, investigate inconsistencies, and correct errors promptly to maintain reliable pay results.
• Maintain payroll documentation and practices in alignment with federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements.
• Work closely with Human Resources and Finance teams to provide payroll reporting and address employee questions related to compensation.
• Protect sensitive payroll information by following strict confidentiality standards and secure data handling practices.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of payroll administration experience in a high-volume environment.
• Recent hands-on experience processing payroll across multiple states.
• Proven background managing payroll for 800 or more employees.
• Practical experience using UKG Ready in a payroll setting.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax rules, wage laws, and compliance obligations.
• Advanced attention to detail with the ability to stay organized and manage deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP.

Compensation

$60,000.00-$75,000.00 Yearly

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