Payroll Administrator

Clayton Services is searching for a Payroll Administrator to join a thriving company in Northwest Houston. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for supporting payroll processing, maintaining accurate employee payroll records, reviewing time and expense information, and assisting with payroll-related reporting and compliance. Job Type: Temp-to-Hire Pay Rate: $55,000 - $65,000/year ($26.44 - $31.25/hour), depending on experience Benefits: Excellent benefits are available after the successful completion of the temporary period including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, life, short and long term disability, and more. Schedule: Monday - Friday, Onsite, Half-days on Friday Payroll Administrator Responsibilities: ssist with processing payroll accurately and on schedule Enter new hire information and employee updates into the payroll system Review employee time records, expense submissions, and payroll data for accuracy Verify payroll information for compliance with company policies and applicable wage and hour regulations Support payroll reconciliation activities before, during, and after each payroll cycle Post payroll-related general ledger entries as needed Coordinate, track, and reconcile paid time off balances Process salary changes, compensation updates, and other payroll adjustments Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal team members ssist with documentation requests, audits, and inquiries from state or federal agencies Generate payroll reports and provide information to management as requested Maintain organized payroll files and confidential employee records Perform additional administrative and payroll-related duties as assigned Payroll Administrator Skills and Abilities: Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organizational and time management skills bility to handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion Strong written and verbal communication skills bility to review data, identify discrepancies, and resolve payroll issues Comfortable working with deadlines and recurring payroll schedules bility to work independently while also supporting a team environment Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow established procedures Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with payroll systems and payroll reporting Payroll Administrator Education and Experience: 2-5 years of payroll or accounting experience required Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations preferred Experience with Deltek Vision is a plus Experience with Paychex Flex or similar payroll software is preferred Previous experience processing payroll, reviewing time records, and maintaining payroll data is preferred High school diploma or equivalent required ssociate degree in accounting, business, human resources, or a related field is a plus Payroll Administrator Immediate need. Apply today!