We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our HR/Payroll team and support the daily functions of the Human Resources department, with a primary focus on payroll processing, HRIS data accuracy, time and attendance, empl…
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Payroll Specialist jobs in Houston, TX
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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Job Summary: The Senior Payroll Support specialist is responsible for managing accurate and timely payroll processing, resolving payroll-related issues, and supporting comprehensive payroll operations. This role ensures…
with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment Join our Revenue Management Team as an eBilling Specialist We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadlin…
Job SummaryThe Payroll Specialist will be detail-oriented and experienced in supporting payroll processing across all U.S. states and Canadian provinces, with responsibility for validating and ensuring the accuracy of pa…
sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.We are looking for you, Senior Specialist, Sourcing Development,to our Feedstock Sourcing & Trading, North America or…
years management experience in the petroleum industry preferred.Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:The Specialist/ Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job rel…
Our client in East Houston is seeking a Safety Specialist to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a safety professional with strong compliance knowledge, OSHA experience, and a proactive approach to process imp…
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About the Role We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our client in Houston, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, ensuring complia…
$26 - $38 per hour
Job title: Payroll & HR Operations Specialist — Remote (Texas or Virginia preferred) Location: Houston, TX — remote enabled Type: Part-time, W-2 Pay: $26–$38 per hour Tagline: You will be the dependable voice behind accu…
Job Overview We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage and process our end-to-end payroll operations. The ideal candidate must have extensive hands-on experience with the Payco…
$70k - $85k
Job Title: Payroll Specialist Location: Northwest Houston, TX Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 annually Job Type: Direct Hire Benefits: This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Job Summary We…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Houston, TX – Job # 3601b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around p…
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What payroll specialists earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$27 | $44k–$57k |
| Mid level | $26–$34 | $54k–$71k |
| Senior | $33–$42 | $69k–$88k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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