Senior Payroll Specialist

<span><strong>Payroll Specialist</strong></span><br /><br /> <p><span>We’re partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Houston that is seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join its Human Resources team. This is a hands-on role supporting payroll, benefits administration, and employee onboarding for approximately 100 employees.</span></p><br /> <p><span>If you're someone who enjoys payroll, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in accuracy and exceptional employee service, this could be a great fit.</span></p><br /> <p><span><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></span></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><span><span>Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for approximately 100 employees.</span></span></li><br /> <li><span><span>Review, audit, and correct employee timecards to ensure payroll accuracy.</span></span></li><br /> <li><span><span>Prepare onboarding paperwork related to payroll and benefits.</span></span></li><br /> <li><span><span>Administer employee benefits through Employee Navigator, including coordinating with the benefits broker to ensure new hires are properly enrolled.</span></span></li><br /> <li><span><span>Process quarterly employee bonus payments.</span></span></li><br /> <li><span><span>Manage wage garnishments and employment verification requests.</span></span></li><br /> <li><span><span>Process 403(b) retirement plan contributions.</span></span></li><br /> <li><span><span>Reconcile payroll reports and provide payroll support to the Accounting team.</span></span></li><br /> <li>Respond to employee payroll and benefits questions while maintaining confidentiality.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p><span><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></span></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><span>3+ years of payroll processing experience.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Experience processing both bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Knowledge of payroll regulations, garnishments, payroll reporting, and benefits administration.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Experience with Employee Navigator or a similar benefits administration platform is preferred.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Recent experience using <strong>Paylocity</strong> is strongly desired.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Excellent communication and customer service skills.</span></li><br /> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. </li><br /> </ul><br /> <p><span><strong>Why This Role?</strong></span></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><span>You’ll be a <strong>key player</strong> with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven organization.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Diverse role combining payroll, benefits administration, and HR support.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Stable organization offering a rewarding career with purpose.</span></li><br /> </ul><br /> <p><span>Ready to make a difference? Let’s talk.<br /><br />#INJUL2026 #HOUSTONJOBS #HOTJOBS #PAYROLL #ACCOUNTING #HUMANRESOURCES #BENEFITS #PAYLOCITY</span></p>