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The Virtual Bench

Sr Payroll Analyst

The Virtual Bench, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Senior Principal, Recruiting @ The Virtual Bench | Full Life Cycle Recruiting Our client is located in Northwest Houston and is looking to add a Sr. Payroll Analyst to their team on a 1-2 month CONTRACT basis only with extension possible. Must have proficiency in PeopleSoft, strong experience in Payroll Tax processing and compliance, and proficiency in Excel.

Max pay is $35/hr. NO THIRD PARTY.

ESSENTIAL

Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

Responsible for maintaining a high degree of confidentiality relative to personal data.

Review timesheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

Validate 401K changes as provided by Benefits Team.

Process US and Canada payrolls (Regular, Terminations, and Off-Cycles) timely and accurately.

Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.

Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.

Process paperwork for new hires and enter/validate staff information into the payroll system.

Assist with Federal and State Taxes processes and research where needed.

Perform Post-Payroll Processes and Audits reports.

Record staff information such as exemptions, transfers, garnishments, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.

Process and issue staff paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.

Compile staff time, production and payroll data from timesheets and other records.

Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.

Issue or reissue physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.

Record and process federal and state payroll tax deposits.

Support request from external and internal audit teams.

Handle Verification of Employment.

Enter court‑ordered Garnishments and Levies.

Assist with Year‑End processes.

REQUIRED

3–5 years related payroll experience required.

Knowledge of SOX compliance, FLSA compliance, state compliance, worldwide foreign payroll compliance, expats, inpats, secondment payrolls, equalization, benefit in‑kinds, knowledge of Global Payroll compliances of Expats, Inpats, short‑term and long‑term assignments.

Working knowledge of USA payroll functions.

Familiarity with federal statutory requirements, local statutory requirements, local labor laws, and federal labor laws.

Working knowledge of Oracle/PeopleSoft (North America Payroll).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources

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