Payroll Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at cgr. Houston · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $69,258–$119,093 across the United States.
cgr has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run payroll for hourly, salaried and contract employees, calculating pay, overtime, bonuses and deductions
- Keep payroll records accurate and process required tax, social security and health contributions
- Investigate pay differences and respond promptly to employee questions about their checks
- Work with HR and Finance to update payroll for hires, exits and employee status changes
- Handle leave adjustments, year-end payroll tasks, tax filings and audit support
What you bring
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Payroll processing certification and knowledge of payroll software, plus proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail, clear communication and the judgment to work independently
Who this fits
This role suits a detail-focused payroll specialist who can handle sensitive employee information and resolve pay issues. The hybrid schedule has you in the office Monday through Wednesday and working from home Thursday and Friday.
From the employer
About Us
Core Group Resources is a workforce solutions company delivering compliance-driven staffing and offshore operations support across multiple locations, including Trinidad and Tobago. We pride ourselves on precision, reliability, and doing right by the people who work for us and with us.
Role Summary
We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to assist with accurate, timely payroll processing for our workforce. This role will handle payroll administration, ensure compliance with applicable tax and labor regulations, and serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related questions across the organization. Typical schedule is Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday work from home.
Key Responsibilities
Process payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees, including hourly, salaried, and contract staff
Calculate wages, deductions, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation elements
Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy across pay periods
Process statutory deductions and contributions (e.g., income tax withholding, social security/national insurance, health surcharge) in accordance with applicable jurisdictional requirements
Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee pay inquiries promptly and professionally
Support year-end payroll processes, tax filings, and audits
Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policy
Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure new hires, terminations, and status changes are reflected accurately in payroll
Process leave balances, PTO, and unpaid leave adjustments
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee data
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College-level accounting coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred
- Certification in payroll processing,
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with sound decision making
- Strong problem-solving
- Knowledge of payroll software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Graduated employer contribution toward health coverage starting at 60%
401k eligibility
Generous PTO
Hybrid schedule
Comfortable work environment
Opportunity to work with a growing, compliance-focused organization with an international footprint
Core Group Resources is an equal opportunity employer.