Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join an onsite team in Houston, Texas in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to expand their background across payroll, benefits, and core HR support while contributing to a stable organization in the Oil & Gas field services industry. In this role, you will help support a multi-state employee population, provide day-to-day guidance on payroll and benefits matters, and work closely with internal leadership to maintain accurate and compliant HR operations.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee weekly payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and completed on schedule.
• Coordinate benefits administration activities, including health coverage and retirement plans, while maintaining accurate enrollments and employee records.
• Monitor payroll deductions, wage garnishments, and timekeeping details to support correct employee compensation.
• Assist with employee lifecycle tasks such as onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing maintenance of personnel documentation.
• Provide administrative support for unemployment matters and workers’ compensation cases, including documentation and follow-up activities.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable payroll practices, employment standards, and labor-related regulations across multiple states.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, benefit programs, and HR procedures with professionalism and clarity.
• Partner with leadership and HR team members to keep payroll and benefits processes organized, efficient, and well communicated.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR support, or employee relations.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll and supporting benefits programs for a multi-state employee population.
• Working knowledge of payroll deductions, garnishments, timekeeping practices, and employee record administration.
• Familiarity with employment compliance requirements and labor law considerations relevant to payroll and HR operations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and keep leadership informed of important updates.
• Experience with Paycom is preferred, though similar payroll system experience will also be considered.

Compensation

$33.00-$36.00 Hourly

About Us

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.