Payroll and HR Specialist
Job Description
Payroll Practitioner Responsibilities:
- Process payroll transactions, including regular wages, overtime, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related payments.
- Review time sheets and related information to detect, investigate, and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
- Track employee leave time, including PTO, FMLA, STD and other approved absences.
- Maintain and update payroll records by recording employee information such as exemptions, transfers, resignations, pay changes, and other employment changes.
- Maintain employee payroll and personnel files in an organized manner and in compliance with applicable legal requirements and company policy.
- Assist with maintaining the HRIS database and employee tracking systems for employee records.
- Support staffing logistics and assist in coordinating temporary staffing needs with supervisors and managers.
- Assist with employee relations matters and respond to routine employee and manager questions professionally and confidentially.
- Communicate new policies and updates to executive leadership, area managers, supervisors, and employees as directed.
- Conduct employment verifications and respond to authorized information requests in accordance with company policy.
- Prepare and maintain reports needed to support HR department functions, including periodic management reports as requested.
- Participate in weekly HR team meetings to discuss current projects, initiatives, and department priorities.
- Support the administration of benefits and other HR programs.
- Handle HR-related issues and inquiries when the Corporate Human Resources Manager is unavailable, within the scope of assigned authority.
- Ensure HR and payroll forms are properly received, approved, and entered into the appropriate system.
- Assist with audits, special projects, process improvements, payroll system testing, and HR initiatives as needed.
- Assume other duties as assigned by the Corporate Human Resources Manager or President.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree desired but not required.
- One to two years of general business experience with a concentration in Human Resources preferred.
- General knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, payroll practices, timekeeping processes, and employee recordkeeping requirements.
- Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, database management, and recordkeeping preferred.
- ADP payroll system experience a plus.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to explain and present information in forms, tables, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding employee matters, organizational changes, security information, data, and files.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality when handling employee, payroll, HR, organizational, and security information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional conduct at all times and ability to interact respectfully with a diverse group of managers, supervisors, employees, and external contacts.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Customer-service mindset when responding to employee and manager questions.
- Ability to follow established procedures, obtain proper approvals, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
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Meet The Recruiter
Molly Gutierrez, CPC
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager
I began my career with Burnett in 2012, shortly after graduating with a degree in hospitality. My passion for serving people naturally led me into recruiting, where I discovered how rewarding it is to connect top talent with the right opportunities.
Today, I lead our Accounting & Supply Chain Direct-Hire recruiting team while continuing to partner directly with clients and candidates. I specialize in placing Houston professionals across accounting, finance, and supply chain—ranging from staff-level talent to senior leadership and C-suite roles.
What I enjoy most is building lasting relationships and ensuring every placement is the right fit for both sides. My goal is always a true win-win: helping companies strengthen their teams and candidates achieve meaningful career growth.
Candidate Reviews
"Molly was very attentive and listened to what my needs and expectations were for finding a new job. She was friendly, supportive and very helpful the entire process. I would definitely work with her again in the future and would recommend her to others."
"Truthfully, I consulted with many staffing agencies but Molly with Burnett was far and away the most approachable, honest, and easiest to work with. There was a constant feedback loop from the first time we connected through starting my new position."
Client Testimonial:
"Molly at Burnett has been a strategic recruitment partner in assisting with successfully hiring specific accounting/ finance resources. She is incredibly responsive and understands our company culture. She consistently prioritizes new requests and presents candidates in a timely manner. Her dedication to the process and to her clients is impeccable. "
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