Payroll Specialist

Post Date

Aug 06, 2025

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77073
US
Nov 16, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Payroll

Req #

HOU-800191

Pay Rate

$24 - $30 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Specialist for one of their top clients in the North Houston area. This position will be 5 days a week onsite from 8 AM - 5 PM. They will be joining a team of 5 other payroll specialist, so need to be comfortable working in a team environment. He / She will assess payroll challenges, resolves payroll matters and makes recommendations for more efficient process improvements. They will process employee terminations and ensure that changes to departments, locations and compensation are accurate and timely. Coordinate with the HR, Benefits, and Compensation teams to ensure an efficient and accurate payroll cycle. This person will need to have excellent written and verbal communication.

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Required Skills & Experience

2+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist

Experience with processing, analyzing, and auditing multi-state bi-weekly payrolls

Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel

Knowledge of Kronos, e-Time, ADP or in-house payroll experience preferred

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.