Payroll Specialist - TX - On Site

El Paso, TX

About Us

Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR technology and service sector, providing a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing (BPO). The company and its service providers collectively serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Vensure helps thousands of businesses streamline and grow their operations with custom strategies that benefit both employers and employees. Find out more by visiting www.vensure.com

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely processing of payroll for hourly and salaried employees. This position will maintain payroll compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies. The Payroll Specialist will have working knowledge of time clock systems, voluntary payroll deductions, and federal/state taxation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Payroll processing
  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and employee payments
  • Review and calculate pay for status changes, new hires, transfers, and promotions
  • Calculate terminated employee final pay following the appropriate state laws and regulations
  • Resolve issues or discrepancies with payroll data
  • Troubleshoot and problem‐solve employee payroll issues or concerns
  • Make necessary entries or uploads to payroll data, which includes adjustments, incentives, additional hours, etc. after appropriate approvals and documentation is received
  • Prepare off‐cycle payrolls and manual checks as needed
  • Provide technical expertise and counsel to employees regarding various payroll functions and processes
  • Assist with setup of new payroll and/or companies
  • Generate reports as requested and for compliance and audits
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to efficiently organize work activities to meet daily and weekly deadlines
  • Ability to multi‐task with a strong attention to detail
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Intermediate to strong skills in MS Office, including Excel and Outlook
  • Must use logic and reasoning to make immediate decisions under pressure or tight deadlines
  • Proven ability to make proper judgment calls when presented by a situation/problem

Education & Experience

  • Payroll processing experience preferred
  • Previous multi‐state experience preferred
  • Web‐based payroll software experience preferred
  • Previous experience processing payroll for 1099 contractors is desired
  • Knowledge of garnishments/deductions required
  • Intermediate to advance MS Excel proficiency
  • Spanish-speaking is neccesary.