Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Position Description

• Process payroll for all full-time employees while verifying that all payroll reports are accurate.
• Process all benefit updates and new hires insurance for all full-time employees.
• Interacts with all levels of management and employees regarding payroll, benefit inquiries and other Organizational updates.
• Assists with Job Fairs and with the High School Internship Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Four (4) years of related experience in a Human Resources environment
• Must possess knowledge of STARS (PeopleSoft)
• Must possess at least two (2) years of Payroll experience

• Must have excellent presentation, analytical, decision-making, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Must be capable of working under stress and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Assists with employee and retiree inquiries regarding all aspects of benefits, retirement, and wellness.
• Must be able to work overtime without prior notice and work flexible hours as required
• Must be able to maneuver, including lifting and moving a minimum of thirty (30) pounds
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently and make sound decisions while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
• Must have knowledge and be able to interpret the laws, regulations and policies that govern Human Resources issues
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States
• Testing will be required

General Information

• Regular Full-time
• Monday - Friday | 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

• $28.00 - $32.00 Hourly
• Based on 26 Pay Periods
  • Plus, benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.