Senior Payroll Garnishment Specialist

Location:

US-TX-Texas-Virtual

Pay Rate:

Salary - Salary Plan, 60,000.00 USD Annual

Work Shift:

Job Description

Responsibilities

Senior Payroll Garnishment Specialist
Job Summary:

A salaried senior garnishment specialist reviews complex legal withholding orders, calculates precise employee wage deductions, and ensures timely agency remittances. They maintain compliance with federal and state laws while serving as primary contact and escalation point for employee, legal, and court inquiries on behalf of HHS.

Job Responsibilities:

• Order Processing: Review, interpret, and set up complex court orders, child support, tax levies, and creditor claims into the payroll system. Oversee and remit payments to ensure accurate and timely transfer of funds to courts, agencies, and creditors.

• Compliance Management: Ensure all calculations and processes strictly adhere to federal, state, and local withholding limits and timelines. Lead audits of garnishment records.

• Communication: Advanced verbal and written communication, answering complex inquiries and providing dedicated customer support to employees, courts, legal teams, and government agencies. Cross-team communication, verbal and written, with the HR and Accounting Teams.

• Dispute Resolution: Investigate complex calculation errors, resolve automation failures, approve and submit garnishment refunds for processing, adjust future deductions, and provide guidance to junior team members.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years working in payroll or specialized garnishment processing.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Workday, and Google products like Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Sheets.

• Core Traits: High attention to detail, strict data confidentiality, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in a team leadership capacity.

Preferred Skills or Qualifications/Skills:

• Certifications: Fundamentals of Payroll (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) are a plus.

What We Offer
● Paid time off (vacation and sick)
● Medical, dental, and vision insurance
● 401(k) with employer match
● Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
● Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
● Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know
● Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
● HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
 

Who is HHS
HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe we have
countless future leaders in our organization waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

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