Payroll & Leave Administrator

Location: Texarkana, Texas, United States

Salary: $50,000–$55,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a public university providing higher education, administrative services, professional development, and employee benefits.

What you will do

• Administer biweekly and monthly payroll, review payroll reports, meet time-entry deadlines, and process payroll corrections.
• Serve as the liaison with Texas A&M University shared services for payroll and tax compliance operations.
• Enter payroll cost transfers, reconcile payroll accounts, and assist departments with resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll and leave reports, including Teacher Retirement System reporting and emergency leave reports.
• Administer compensation changes, payroll deductions, FICA exemptions, Border City Exemption provisions, and manual checks.
• Manage FMLA, ADA, sick leave and family leave pools, leaves of absence, employment verifications, and related employee communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of HR concepts, payroll and leave practices, spreadsheet applications, and confidential information handling.
• Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to occasionally travel, work beyond normal business hours, and potentially supervise employees.
• Employment is subject to a criminal history investigation and credential verification.

Nice to have

• Payroll administration experience and specialized HR training or certification.
• Experience with automated payroll, leave, or human capital management systems.
• Advanced Excel, forms development, or Workday experience.
• Knowledge of Texas payroll, leave, classification, and compensation administration.
• Knowledge of FMLA, FLSA, and ADA requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, and flexible spending benefits.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and a 75% tuition and fee waiver for eligible full-time employees and their families.
• Monthly vacation and sick leave accrual, birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays annually.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, plus voluntary deferred compensation options.
• Professional development through LinkedIn Learning, an employee assistance program, and on-campus wellness opportunities.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, CV or resume, transcripts, and contact information for three professional references, including one supervisor or manager.
• The position remains open until filled.