PEO Payroll Specialist I (Remote-TX)

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist I to serve as the primary representative and contact for assigned clients and shared employees within their Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing for assigned employees, ensuring timely and accurate handling of multi-state payrolls across weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly schedules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll-related accounts and process multi-state payrolls.
• Ensure reconciliation and accuracy of payroll systems.
• Prepare payroll forms, enter data, compute wages and deductions, and update payroll records.
• Interact with clients to address payroll questions and resolve issues.
• Maintain and process records supporting payroll transactions such as salary changes, deduction changes, terminations, and updates to personal information.
• Work with clients to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Process garnishments.
• Collect and verify new hire paperwork and ensure accurate processing in payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Maintain W-4 and I-9 documentation for all client new hires and process E-Verify.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll processing, garnishments, general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance.
• Depending on client assignment, experience with auto dealership payroll processing may be required.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of job costed and certified payroll processing.
• Familiarity with time clock systems.
• Knowledge of Department of Labor regulations and Fair Labor Standards Act related to payroll and overtime.
• Proficient with personal computers and payroll database systems.
• Skilled in handling routine payroll tasks and communicating results effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and listening skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain good relations with others.
• Capable of processing multiple payrolls for various clients with different payroll schedules.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to change.
• Ability to sit for extended periods performing sedentary work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive overall compensation package.
• Work/life balance.
• Employee engagement activities and recognition awards.
• Years of service awards.
• Career enhancement and growth opportunities.
• Leadership development programs and mentorship.
• Continuing education and career certification support.
• Variety of healthcare coverage options.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
• Wellness program.
• Benefits subject to employee eligibility.

Additional Information

• This is a substance-free workplace requiring pre-employment drug testing.
• Tobacco users are not hired as permitted by law.

Location

Not specified.