Payroll & HR Admin

Payroll & HR Administrator

Location: San Antonio, TX Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Compensation: $20 - $24 per hour

About the Opportunity

Ward North American is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll & HR Administrator to join our Human Resources team.

This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting benefits administration, payroll reporting, and day-to-day HR operations.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, maintaining accurate records, and providing excellent service to employees and managers.

The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with confidential information, and able to manage multiple responsibilities while meeting important deadlines.

What You'll Do

Payroll Administration

• Prepare, process, and reconcile payroll for assigned company entities.

• Review payroll information, employee deductions, and payroll adjustments for accuracy.

• Research and resolve payroll questions and discrepancies.

• Process garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other payroll deductions.

• Prepare payroll reports and support payroll accounting reconciliations.

Benefits and HR Support

• Maintain employee benefit enrollment and deduction information.

• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.

• Assist with benefit reconciliations and payroll deduction audits.

• Maintain accurate employee information within our HRIS.

• Process employment and wage verification requests.

• Assist with unemployment claims, employment screening activities, and other HR administrative functions.

Reporting and Process Improvement

• Prepare payroll-related reports, journal entries, and supporting documentation.

• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities.

• Support payroll audits and process improvement initiatives.

• Help maintain accurate, efficient, and confidential payroll and HR records.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• Two or more years of payroll processing, payroll administration, or related experience preferred.

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

• Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit administration.

• Experience with UKG Pro or a similar HRIS preferred.

• Multi-state or multi-entity payroll experience is a plus.

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Professional communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Willingness to learn new systems and improve processes.

Why Join Ward North American?

At Ward, you'll be part of a collaborative team supporting employees and business operations across multiple locations.

This is an opportunity to develop your payroll and HR expertise while contributing to an organization that values accuracy, accountability, teamwork, and service.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Paid time off

• Additional employee benefits and programs, subject to applicable plan terms.