Payroll Specialist

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!