Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Comfort Systems USA, Houston, TX, United States
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Comfort Systems USA is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support payroll operations and benefits administration for a large, field-based workforce. This role goes beyond coordinationyou'll take ownership of payroll accuracy, benefits execution, and compliance across a multi-state organization.
This is a key role for someone who thrives in a detail-driven environment, understands the complexities of payroll and benefits, and can operate confidently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities
Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll, ensuring accuracy across wages, deductions, and tax filings
Manage multi-state payroll compliance, including federal, state, and local regulations
Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments, life events, terminations, and vendor coordination
Reconcile payroll, benefits, and general ledger data in partnership with accounting
Serve as a subject matter resource for payroll and benefits-related questions
Support open enrollment planning, execution, and employee communication
Maintain and audit payroll and benefits records to ensure data integrity and compliance
Assist with internal and external audits, reporting, and system updates
Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
Required Qualifications
36+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience
Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
Experience processing multi-state payroll
Hands-on experience with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Workday, UKG, or similar)
Advanced attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or CEBS certification
Experience supporting construction, mechanical, or field-based workforces
Strong understanding of benefits vendors, 401(k) administration, and reporting
Why This Role Matters At Comfort Systems USA, the workforce spans jobsites, service teams, and operations across multiple locations. This role ensures those employees are paid accurately and supported with reliable benefitscreating consistency, compliance, and trust across the organization.
Comfort Systems USA is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support payroll operations and benefits administration for a large, field-based workforce. This role goes beyond coordinationyou'll take ownership of payroll accuracy, benefits execution, and compliance across a multi-state organization.
This is a key role for someone who thrives in a detail-driven environment, understands the complexities of payroll and benefits, and can operate confidently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities
Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll, ensuring accuracy across wages, deductions, and tax filings
Manage multi-state payroll compliance, including federal, state, and local regulations
Administer employee benefits programs including enrollments, life events, terminations, and vendor coordination
Reconcile payroll, benefits, and general ledger data in partnership with accounting
Serve as a subject matter resource for payroll and benefits-related questions
Support open enrollment planning, execution, and employee communication
Maintain and audit payroll and benefits records to ensure data integrity and compliance
Assist with internal and external audits, reporting, and system updates
Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
Required Qualifications
36+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience
Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
Experience processing multi-state payroll
Hands-on experience with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Workday, UKG, or similar)
Advanced attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or CEBS certification
Experience supporting construction, mechanical, or field-based workforces
Strong understanding of benefits vendors, 401(k) administration, and reporting
Why This Role Matters At Comfort Systems USA, the workforce spans jobsites, service teams, and operations across multiple locations. This role ensures those employees are paid accurately and supported with reliable benefitscreating consistency, compliance, and trust across the organization.