Payroll Specialist

Part-Time Payroll Specialist (Bilingual – English/Japanese)Location: Houston, TX (In-office initially; remote transition after onboarding) Schedule: Part-time, approximately 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Monday–Friday)Position OverviewClient is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations on a part-time basis. This role will begin in-office in Houston for training and onboarding (approximately 1–2 months), then transition to a remote work arrangement. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Japanese and has experience managing payroll processes accurately and efficiently.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess employee payroll accurately and on timeMaintain payroll records, including wages, deductions, and tax informationEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulationsAssist with payroll audits and reportingAddress and resolve employee payroll inquiriesCoordinate with HR and accounting teams on payroll-related mattersSupport data entry and updates in payroll systemsQualificationsBilingual in English and Japanese (required)Previous payroll or accounting experience preferredStrong attention to detail and accuracyFamiliarity with payroll systems and Microsoft ExcelAbility to handle confidential information with discretionStrong organizational and communication skillsAdditional DetailsIn-office presence required in Houston during initial training periodOpportunity to transition to a fully remote role after onboardingConsistent weekday schedule within core business hours