For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. A growing, Houston-based professional services firm, G&A Partners is currently seeking a Onboarding Payroll Analyst to join its team at our corporate office or G&A satellite office.  Fully remote opportunities are available for the right candidate.  

 

A competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include health benefits and 401(k), recognition awards and bonuses and the opportunity to work for a highly respected and award-winning company.

 

Summary

 

The Onboarding Payroll Analyst is responsible for the implementation of the payroll workflow processes and systems for multiple client companies transitioning to a professional employer organization (PEO) service model and works collaboratively with other departments as appropriate to get the job done.

• Act as the payroll subject matter expert during the transition of clients into the PEO service model.
• Proactively consult on best practice methodology to ensure success of the client payroll by assessing current state, mapping to the PEO co-employment structure and develop solutions where gaps exist.
• Conduct a detailed analysis of the new clients’ current payroll processes, determine their needs and decide upon the best way to setup the client in the G&A Partners payroll and related systems in order to accommodate their needs and eliminate room for error.
• Implement new clients onto G&A’s payroll platform - including company level data setup, employee level detail setup, consult on the need of custom reports, export files; setting up client security roles.
• Take part in new client conversion meetings.
• Ensure understanding of the co-employment relationship as it relates to Payroll.
• Analyze complex requirements for Payroll and related financial accounting information.
• Perform client requirement gathering, configuration, implementation and training of the payroll and G&A’s HRIS system.
• Process initial payrolls accurately for new clients until they are transitioned to the ongoing Payroll Specialist.
• Process payroll for each new client; research and resolve any client implementation payroll issues in a timely manner to optimize client satisfaction.
• Comfortably present and train in front of client audiences in person, over the web and on the phone.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally during the onboarding process to facilitate communication internally.
• Document client processes and requirements according to company guidelines prior to transitioning the client to the ongoing Payroll Specialist.
• Ability to frequently juggle shifting priorities and deadlines while dealing with various complex issues at a department or functional level.
• Implement paid time off policies into the payroll system.
• Maintain knowledge in federal, state and local payroll administration laws to ensure compliance.
• Provides unsurpassed customer service to all clients.
• Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.
• Receive 1 or less client reassignments per year due to client dissatisfaction or personality conflicts.
• Maintain an average accuracy rating of 99.85% based on number of checks processed.
• Perform and analyze a mock payroll for 80% of new clients.
• Self-report 100% of all errors, issues, client dissatisfaction or perceived errors within 24 hours of occurrence to your Manager and Director.
• Complete professional development on an annual basis through coordination with the department manager.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Three or more years of experience processing high-volume payroll
• Three or more years of experience working in an implementation support or related role, with an emphasis on payroll processing and systems implementation, preferably within a PEO or client service setting
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• PrismHR experience is desired but not required
• CPP certification is desired but not required

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

 

G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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Starting wage is $33/hr

The starting range represents the low and high end of the G&A Partners’ range for this position. Actual wages will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of G&A’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include commissions, annual bonuses, and program specific rewards. In addition, G&A Partners provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending, ancillary benefits, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Application close date is 8/14/25