Payroll Specialist

Our client, a well-established organization in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Payroll & HR Specialist to join their team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for approximately 126 employees while supporting a variety of human resources functions, including benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, and general HR administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who enjoys balancing payroll responsibilities with employee-focused HR support and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process and oversee bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for approximately 126 employees using ADP Workforce Now (WFN) .
• Ensure employees receive accurate and timely compensation.
• Review payroll and timekeeping records and independently identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Conduct payroll audits and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Process benefit-related documentation through payroll and insurance providers.
• Reconcile benefit statements and ensure accurate payroll deductions.
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries and provide excellent customer service.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with full-cycle recruiting activities, including interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and candidate communications.
• Coordinate and support new hire onboarding activities.
• Complete and maintain I-9 documentation and employment eligibility records.
• Assist with employee terminations and related documentation.
• Support performance review administration and other HR initiatives.
• Maintain employee files and HR records.

Administrative Duties

• Prepare new hire files and onboarding documentation.
• Scan, copy, file, mail, and distribute HR-related documents.
• Draft and prepare correspondence as requested.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll, preferably in ADP Workforce Now (WFN) .
• Experience managing payroll for a multi-employee workforce.
• Knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and HR practices.
• Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.