Payroll Specialist

Robert Half
Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Our Houston-based client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll operation with a strong emphasis on prevailing wage compliance . This position will focus primarily on payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys the processing side of payroll and has experience navigating complex wage requirements and compliance regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees
  • Ensure accurate calculation and payment of prevailing wages
  • Review payroll data for accuracy, compliance, and completeness
  • Audit payroll records and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Support payroll reporting and payroll-related audits
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy
  • Assist with payroll inquiries and issue resolution as needed

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of payroll processing experience
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll
  • Strong knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and compliance
  • Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll
  • Understanding of payroll taxes, wage garnishments, deductions, and related regulations
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting large employee populations
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus
  • Experience within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or other industries utilizing prevailing wage payroll

Posted 2026-07-17

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