• Sr. Payroll and Benefits Specialist

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Houston, TX)


    Description Sr. Payroll and Benefits Professional

     

    • Primary POC for all things related to Payroll and Benefits

    • Multi-state payroll experience

    • Integrate benefits data with payroll, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee initiatives.

    • Ensure compliance with benefits

    • Open enrollment, responsible for system file feeds and the testing

    • Primary contact with vendors

    • Reconcile benefit deductions and contributions

    • Cross-check payroll records against internal systems and promptly resolve discrepancies.

    • Provide support as a backup to the Payroll Specialist

    • Ensure accuracy in tax withholding, deductions, and garnishments.

    • Review and verify payroll reports, including quarterly and yearly submissions (e.g., W-2, 1099, and tax filings).

    • Conduct payroll audits to ensure calculations are accurate.

    • Stay informed on payroll and labor compliance laws, implementing necessary changes in systems and workflows.

    • Process Improvement Requirements

    • A minimum of 10 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration

    • Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now for managing payroll

    • Experience in 401k - RRSP Administration

    • Must have skills in auditing related to payroll and benefits

    • Extensive experience in automated payroll systems

    • Familiarity with benefits administration

    • Experience in managing multi-state payroll

    • Proficiency in using Workday for HR and payroll management

    • Detailed knowledge of payroll taxes at federal, state, and local levels

    • Certified Payroll Professional

     

    Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance or Human Resources highly preferred

     

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    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.

     

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