Senior Payroll Specialist

Agents, brokers and direct customers all buy through our platforms, with policy administration on Guidewire. Founded in 1972, we now have 6,600 employees.

Job summary

We need a Senior Payroll Specialist. This is a full-time position based in Houston, Texas. Also covers multi-state tax setup, garnishments and year-end W-2 processing. Remote within the US. We meet in person once or twice a year.

What you'll do

• Calculate final pay in line with state timing rules
• Administer wage garnishments, child support orders and tax levies
• Prepare payroll journal entries and accruals for accounting
• Review timecards for missing punches, overtime and PTO before each run
• Run reports for 401(k) contributions, workers' compensation and census requests

What you need

• 5-7 years of hands-on payroll processing, ideally multi-state
• Strong Excel for reconciliations
• Comfortable with garnishments and tax withholding setup
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, UKG or Workday
• Discreet with confidential pay and personal data
• Accurate and deadline-driven. Payroll does not slip

The salary range for this role is $77,000 - $102,000 a year. This range reflects base salary only.

Compensation and benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Paid sick leave
• Referral program
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Short- and long-term disability

Merrick Assurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We read every application and reply within about a week.

Start: Within 30 days.

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