Payroll Specialist I

Duration: 12 months Location: Houston, TX

Position Overview

This Payroll Specialist I opportunity is suited to candidates with strong corporate payroll experience who can operate accurately in a deadline-driven environment. The Payroll Specialist I will support high-volume payroll activity, working across multi-state employee populations while maintaining a strong focus on audit, reconciliation, accuracy and service.

This Payroll Specialist I role offers the chance to contribute to a busy payroll function where organisation, communication and problem-solving are essential. For candidates seeking a technical Payroll Specialist I position with broad payroll exposure, this Payroll Specialist I opportunity offers varied responsibilities and meaningful day-to-day impact.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing of biweekly and monthly payrolls for a large employee population across multiple states.
• Reconcile earnings, deductions and taxes, and complete payroll audit activity with a high level of accuracy.
• Work with managers to support timely approval of worked time for non-exempt employees.
• Process payroll input, on-demand payments and manual payments as required.
• Complete payroll tax adjustments, company reclasses, W-2 corrections, and garnishment or tax levy set-ups as needed.
• Run and review payroll-related audit activity, integrations, and election set-up checks.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
• Assist with payroll check and pay slip distribution and support additional project work as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 years of corporate payroll processing experience.
• General knowledge of payroll principles, including overtime and tax withholding calculations.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical ability.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage strict daily deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when required.
• Willingness to work in the office during the training period and as needed.

About the Company

This company is an international oil and gas exploration and production business with a significant presence in North America through its chemical manufacturing operations. The company is recognised for applying advanced technology to support production and access complex reserves, with operations spanning multiple continents.

About Airswift Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.

With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled. If you would like to be considered for this role and would like further details, please apply now!