Sr. HR & Payroll Coordinator Job at Becker Wright Consultants in Houston

Sr. HR & Payroll Coordinator

Our client is seeking a Sr. HR & Payroll Coordinator with a strong focus on multi-state payroll processing and general HR operations to support their growing company. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate compensation and seamless HR operations while maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA and labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process semi-monthly payroll for clinical, technical, and administrative staff to include wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions and other earnings
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local wage and hour laws
• Track licensure, certifications, and ongoing credentialing for clinical staff
• Maintain up-to-date and confidential employee records within the HRIS (Paycom)
• Handle employee inquiries related to timekeeping, pay discrepancies, and payroll tax documents in a professional and timely manner
• Coordinate onboarding/offboarding tasks including I-9 verification, credential/licensure tracking, and system access
• Support FMLA, ADA, and workers’ compensation leave process
• Cooordinate ACA reporting, credentialing documentation, and compliance audits
• Collaborate with Finance and Compliance teams to support regulatory and internal audits
• Provide reports and departmental metrics as required
• Assist with benefit administration, to include enrollment of newly hired employees, answering questions, reconciling benefit billing, etc.
• Ensure legal compliance in all aspects of position
• Assist with employee handbook, policy updates, department communications, etc.
• Submit the annual EEO-1 and other required reporting as requested

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• A minimum of 2–4 years of experience in HR/payroll
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite, including Intermediate to Advanced skill level in Word and Excel
• Proficiency in HRIS/Payroll system usage; Paycom experience a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to organize workload, manage time, and communicate effectively with others
• Strong problem solving skills