Payroll Administrator

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Payroll Administrator II to join our team on a contract‑to‑hire basis. This hybrid position, based in downtown Houston, supports payroll processing, prevailing wage compliance, reporting, and payroll tax activities. The ideal candidate has strong experience in multi‑state payroll, government contract wage requirements, and payroll tax reconciliation.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at accuracy, and enjoy supporting employees with payroll‑related matters, we'd love to speak with you.

WKey Responsibilities

Prevailing Wage

+ Ensure employee compensation meets or exceeds prevailing wage requirements for government contracts and projects.

+ Generate and submit accurate prevailing wage and certified payroll reports (e.g., Form WH‑347) in compliance with federal and state regulations.

+ Coordinate with payroll to ensure correct pay rates for employees assigned to prevailing wage projects.

+ Track and resolve discrepancies in wage rates, benefits, and overtime.

+ Respond to requests for documentation, clarification, wage determinations, and employee classifications.

+ Maintain organized records including hours worked, wage rates, and project-specific information.

Payroll Processing

+ Process weekly and semi‑monthly payroll for employees across multiple states.

+ Ensure accuracy of hours worked, deductions, benefits, and tax calculations.

+ Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

+ Address employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.

+ Partner with HR to resolve payroll concerns or discrepancies.

+ Maintain confidential and accurate payroll records.

+ Coordinate with Finance to reconcile payroll discrepancies and process adjustments.

Payroll Tax Compliance

+ Assist with payroll tax reconciliations and respond to agency notices.

+ Stay current with payroll tax law updates and ensure changes are incorporated into payroll processes.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred.

Experience

+ 3+ years of experience in prevailing wage compliance, government contracting, or payroll administration.

+ Strong familiarity with federal, state, and local prevailing wage laws (e.g., Davis‑Bacon Act).

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Experience with certified payroll reporting and wage determination processes.

+ Knowledge of payroll tax compliance and reporting requirements.

Skills

+ Strong understanding of prevailing wage regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

+ High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and documentation.

+ Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., Rippling, Paylocity, Paycom) and Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Excellent time management and organizational skills.

+ Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

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