Payroll Clerk (Entry-Level) - The Woodlands, TX
We are hiring anentry-level Payroll Adminto join our corporate team inThe Woodlands, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity fornew college graduatesand early-career professionals who want to build a career inpayroll, HR operations, compliance, and data analysis. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience withpayroll processing, employee data changes, deductions, compliance support, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Why Start Your Career With Us
- Launch your career in payroll, HR, and corporate operations with real-world training and mentorship.
- Join a team that values integrity, respect, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Build skills in payroll systems, compliance, Excel, and employee support that can grow into long-term career opportunities.
- Work in a dynamic corporate environment where your accuracy, curiosity, and problem-solving make an impact.
A Day in the Life of a Payroll Admin
As a Payroll Admin, you will support the accurate and timely processing of employee pay for team members across the United States. You will help manage payroll changes related tonew hires, terminations, leaves of absence, garnishments, support orders, deductions, and employee record updates. You will also partner with internal teams and outside vendors to help ensure payroll accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with federal and state requirements.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, learning new systems, and delivering a great employee experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may also be considered.
- Internship, campus job, or 1+ year of experience in payroll, HR, finance, accounting, administration, or customer support is helpful.
- Knowledge of payroll systems such asWorkday,ADP, or other HRIS/payroll platforms is a plus.
- Understanding ofpayroll processing, employee deductions, wage and hour concepts, and payroll compliance is preferred.
- Familiarity withFederal and State payroll regulations, includingFLSA, overtime, and termination pay requirements, is a plus.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especiallyExcel; experience with formulas, data review, and reporting is an advantage.
- Ability to learn new systems quickly, analyze payroll data, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across HR, employees, Legal, IT, and external partners.
- Excellent organization, time management, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and able to prioritize multiple deadlines with accuracy.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and relocation assistance. We also support professional growth through hands-on learning, career development, and exposure to cross-functional corporate teams.
Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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Waste Connections
life insurance, 401(k), relocation assistance
Jun 03, 2026