Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Established in 1989, Mexcor is a family-owned, multi-generational importer & distributor of beverages headquartered in Houston, Texas. Mexcor and its family of businesses include MBG and Mexcor International, among many other companies. Founded by Celia Villanueva and joined by her son Eduardo Morales in 2014, Mexcor has grown to be the 3rd largest alcohol beverage distributor in Texas, the 4th largest spirits distributor in Florida and 6th in California.

Mexcor has cultivated and established a network of partnerships with many regional distributors and control states resulting in reach and presence in all 50 states in the US. Mexcor offers a carefully curated, diverse portfolio of top-quality brands sourced from all over the world and strives to provide exceptional levels of service to our business partners every day. We are guided by our primary PURPOSE, our CORE VALUES and our RESPONSIBILITIES towards our ASSOCIATES, CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS & COMMUNITY.

Located in Houston, Texas, the company seeks a Payroll & Benefits Administrator for the Shared Services Team. We have a competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits. This position is at Headquarters, located at 11177 Compaq Center West Drive, Houston.

• Only candidates who currently reside in the Greater Houston area will be considered for this position.*

Reporting to Vice President Human Resources, the Payroll & Benefits Administrator (PBA) works to achieve goals and objectives as part of a Shared Services team by coordinating the day-to-day administration of payroll and benefits. This role requires knowledge of human resources, payroll, and benefits administration processes. The Payroll & Benefits Administrator ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintains accurate benefits records, assists employees with benefits-related questions, and supports compliance with applicable laws and policies.

The position works closely with HR and other departments to ensure smooth operations and positive employee experience.

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• Support HR leadership with ensuring supervisors submit an accurate and timely pay files
• Prepare and process payroll in a timely manner, according to the established timeline
• Administer employee deduction and deferral administration including benefits and garnishments
• Management of employer benefit contributions, reimbursements, and expense reports in payroll
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations that impact payroll
• Answer employee questions and assist with changes
• Flag unlawful or unusual items or trends in time and attendance tracking or paid time off portals
• Collaborate with HR leaders to identify strengths and weaknesses for change and streamline processes
• Provide and explain annual total compensation statements to employees

• Payroll taxes (federal, state, and local) withheld each pay run and ensure tax payments happen
• Assist HR leadership with local, county, state and federal tax account creation and management
• Review and file the quarterly tax packages in Share Point
• Ensure Form 941 quarterly and Form 940 at the end of each year are filed properly
• Ensure the payroll system processes and files W-2 & 1099
• Ensure New Hire Reporting occurs

• Leave of Absence Administration:
  Collaborate with HR team to ensure proper coordination with payroll and benefits.
• Paid time off holiday and accrual management
• Work with HR leaders to file all other government reporting