Payroll Officer
TR/078528
Posted: 21/07/2025
- Competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits available
- United States, Texas, Houston
- Contract
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position’s primary purpose is to provide analysis, review and reconciliation of domestic biweekly payroll according to established policies and within required deadlines.
POSITION DUTIES:
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
This position’s primary purpose is to provide analysis, review and reconciliation of domestic biweekly payroll according to established policies and within required deadlines.
POSITION DUTIES:
- Review and analyze data from multiple sources and prepare for bi-weekly or off-cycle payroll processing (GEOS, MSS, approved emails, etc)
- Review, audit and reconcile and correct/update payroll before and after transmission to ensure proper pay calculations, tax calculations, general ledger/treasury processes are performed completely to ensure the accuracy of pay checks, W2’s and general ledger data in regard to internal processes and various laws
- Prepare payroll reconciliations and support documents for review and approval.
- Prepare and send all required biweekly payroll reports to various business functions
- Communicate with HR and COE leaders to ensure data integrity is maintained
- Research and timely respond to payroll questions from HR, managers and employees while maintaining a positive attitude
- Work with Benefits team on insurance deduction adjustments, may require some research and data comparison between vendors
- Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll processes: company specific activities, compliance activities, audits, W-2 audits and W2c processing
- Review, interpret, enter and maintain child support and garnishment information in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations
- Communicate, coordinate, and provide support to the Payroll Manager regarding any tax changes, issues, etc.
- Provide assistance to other Payroll Coordinators as needed for coverage or during times of additional work activities or absences
- Work with HRIS department regarding data uploads and questions regarding data from Oracle
- Calculate and prepare off-cycle pay checks as needed
- Maintain confidentiality of all data
- Special projects as required
- Assist in gathering data for internal and external audits
- Process termination payments accurately in accordance with applicable state laws
- Respond to QMCSO requests as required
- Assist with GL research as required
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3 years payroll experience processing multi state large employer payroll.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business or related field or equivalent relevant experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with ADP Payforce, Enterprise or Vantage Experience
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel, as well as external suppliers and organizations.
- Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
- Display high attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Oracle or SAP experience is a plus
- FPC or CPP designation preferred
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Kevin Kinzie
Senior Account Manager
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