Payroll Specialist
Drake Plastics Ltd Co.Cypress, TX
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Career Development
401k Matching/Retirement Savings
Job Description
About Us: Drake is a high-tech manufacturing company based in Cypress, TX. We proudly serve leading customers in aircraft, space, energy, semiconductor, defense, and medical, among countless others. We work together in a collaborative, supportive manner. Our employees are valued, empowered, and provided with hands-on training. As a growing company, we have ongoing opportunities for career development and professional growth. At Drake, customers are our focus, and we build success together.Position Summary: The Payroll Specialist plays a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by managing a semi-monthly payroll using Paymate/Harmony as the primary system. This position owns the internal payroll process end-to-end and works closely with HR and Accounting to support a smooth, compliant, and employee-friendly payroll experience. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with details, values accuracy and consistency, and takes pride in being a trusted resource for payroll-related questions.Key Responsibilities:
- Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees.
- Maintain and update employee data, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments.
- Review and validate timekeeping records, PTO usage, and pay adjustments prior to payroll processing.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
- Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Administer payroll-related deductions such as benefits, 401(k), taxes, and wage garnishments.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and assist with year-end processing (W-2s, audits, etc.)
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies in a timely and professional manner.
- Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate data flow between systems.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll and employee data at all times.
- Provide general administrative support to Accounting, HR, and other departments as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of internal payroll processing experience
- Proven experience running semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
- Hands-on experience processing payroll in Paymate/Harmony is a plus.
- Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
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This job at Drake Plastics Ltd Co. is located in Cypress, TX, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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What employment applies to this position at Drake Plastics Ltd Co.?
Drake Plastics Ltd Co. lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Drake Plastics Ltd Co.?
Drake Plastics Ltd Co. is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
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