Payroll Specialist
Drake is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, TX. We proudly serve leading customers in aircraft, space, energy, semiconductor, defense, and medical, among countless others. We work together in a collaborative, supportive manner. Our employees are valued, empowered, and provided with hands-on training. As a growing company, we have ongoing opportunities for career development and professional growth. At Drake, customers are our focus, and we build success together. Position Summary:
The Payroll Specialist plays a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by managing a semi-monthly payroll using Paymate/Harmony as the primary system. This position owns the internal payroll process end-to-end and works closely with HR and Accounting to support a smooth, compliant, and employee-friendly payroll experience. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with details, values accuracy and consistency, and takes pride in being a trusted resource for payroll-related questions. Key Responsibilities:
- Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees.
- Maintain and update employee data, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments.
- Review and validate timekeeping records, PTO usage, and pay adjustments prior to payroll processing.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
- Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Administer payroll-related deductions such as benefits, 401(k), taxes, and wage garnishments.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and assist with year-end processing (W-2s, audits, etc.)
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies in a timely and professional manner.
- Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate data flow between systems.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll and employee data at all times.
- Provide general administrative support to Accounting, HR, and other departments as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of internal payroll processing experience
- Proven experience running semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
- Hands-on experience processing payroll in Paymate/Harmony is a plus.
- Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Office-based role in a first-class, professional environment. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm, with flexibility as required for peak periods. Drake Plastics maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment are required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
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