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Payroll Specialist
Company: Bray Controls (a subsidiary of Bray International, Inc.)
Location: Houston, Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite - 5 days a week)
Position Summary:
As a Payroll Specialist at Bray Controls, you will play a pivotal role in managing payroll functions for our expanding U.S. team. This position is key to our HR/Payroll team’s initiative in implementing new technologies and processes. We seek a dedicated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to long-term career growth with a global manufacturer.
Why Work for Us?
Join Bray International, a leader in industrial valves and control products, known for our innovative solutions worldwide. We value excellence, integrity, and collaboration, offering a supportive and growth-oriented workplace.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay Plans
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
- Healthy Work Environment: A smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Exceptional Company Culture: Family-owned with over 30 years of excellence in engineered solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process corporate payroll weekly and bi-weekly, ensuring accuracy.
- Maintain payroll records in compliance with record retention laws.
- Audit and reconcile files from UKG (UltiPro) each pay period and annually.
- Address payroll inquiries with professionalism and clarity.
- Track accrued time off per company policies.
- Manage wage garnishments, including child support and tax levies.
- Ensure payroll registration and state tax setup for out-of-state payrolls.
- Prepare and submit payroll reports for government agencies and internal stakeholders.
- Update and maintain employee information in the HRB system.
- Apply payroll actions in compliance with applicable laws.
- Drive continuous improvement in payroll and timekeeping processes.
- Document payroll practices and procedures for a payroll desk manual.
Qualifications and Core Competencies:
- Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and garnishment regulations.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
- High level of independence and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Skills/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 4 years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification required.
- Experience with UKG (UltiPro) highly preferred.
- Familiarity with special pays (commissions, bonuses) and multi-state payroll.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Additional Information:
- Facial masks are required for all employees and contractors.
- Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Staffing and recruiting agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this job posting.
Join Bray International and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of flow control solutions!
