We’re Hiring! Our key client is hiring and looking to add HR Operations & Payroll Readiness Specialist to their team. Please check the description below and reach out to us for more details if you are interested.
Pay Rate: $32.25/hour on W2
Work Type: Onsite – Houston, TX 77002
Work Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Duration: 6-month contract (with possible extension and/or conversion)
Job Overview:
* As the company accelerates its HR transformation to maintain market leadership, the HR Operations & Payroll Readiness Specialist supports payroll accuracy and compliance by administering, validating, and preparing HR and payroll-impacting data in advance of payroll execution.
* This role focuses on data quality, payroll readiness, and issue prevention, rather than direct payroll processing. The goal is to ensure all HR inputs are accurate, compliant, and complete before being handed off to Payroll.
Key Responsibilities:
* Administer payroll-impacting HR transactions (pay changes, job changes, LOAs, terminations, transfers) prior to payroll cutoff.
* Validate payroll readiness (effective dates, earnings, deductions, work locations, tax setups)
* Identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll close; escalate unresolved risks.
* Administer and validate work location and tax-related data to ensure accurate taxation.
* Partner with Payroll Tax teams or vendors to resolve pre-payroll tax discrepancies.
* Support corrections and data clean-up prior to payroll processing.
* Manage Tier 2 cases related to payroll readiness, escalations, and complex HR data changes.
* Partner with Tier 1 to ensure accurate intake and escalation of payroll-impacting requests.
* Contribute to SOPs, checklists, and job aids for pre-payroll administration.
* Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on upstream data quality.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* Coach and mentor less experienced team member.
* Act as team lead on more complex systems projects.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or related field.
* OR High School Diploma/GED (accredited) with four (4) years of relevant work experience.
* 2-4 years of experience in HR operations, payroll support, or HRIS administration.
* Understanding of how HR transactions impact payroll and payroll tax.
* Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Excel, Oracle HCM, UKG-Timekeeper, ADP)
* Strong attention to detail and data validation skills.
* Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
* Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset.
Additional Preferred Skills:
* Strong written, verbal, and listening skills.
* Experience leading project teams to meet business objectives within timelines.
* High level of analytical and qualitative ability.
* Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Highly professional and poised
* Prior leadership or senior-level experience required.
* Agile mindset
* Exercises strong professional judgment with minimal supervision.
* Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Manufacturing industries (10,000+ employee environments preferred)
* Comfortable in fast-paced corporate environments.
* Self-starter
Raise PBC is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Raise PBC is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.