About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, industrial manufacturing, steel fabrication, and structural solutions.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Payroll & HR Specialist role supporting both payroll operations and general HR administration for a confidential client in the industrial manufacturing, steel fabrication, and structural solutions industry. You will be a primary point of contact for employee questions, handle timekeeping and payroll processing, and support onboarding and personnel recordkeeping in a fast-paced plant/office environment.

• Payroll administration

  • Collect, review, and verify weekly timecards and electronic clock-ins for hourly and salaried staff
  • Calculate regular hours, overtime, shift differentials, and prevailing rates when applicable
  • Process weekly/bi-weekly payroll via payroll software (examples: ADP, Paylocity, QuickBooks) with a high degree of accuracy
  • Manage withholdings, voluntary deductions, direct deposit setup, and wage garnishments
  • Track and update PTO, sick leave balances, and attendance logs

• Human resources & onboarding support

  • Facilitate new-hire orientation, complete onboarding documentation, and assist with Form I-9 verification
  • Maintain digital and physical personnel files in compliance with federal, state, and company recordkeeping rules
  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment (health, dental, 401(k)) and respond to routine HR inquiries
  • Track trade certifications, safety training, and OSHA compliance documentation
  • Support shop-floor supervisors with administrative tasks and basic employee relations

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree or High School Diploma with relevant administrative experience; Bachelor’s in HR, Business, or Accounting preferred
• Experience: 1–3 years in payroll, HR, or office administration; manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus
• Technical skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic formulas) and familiarity with payroll/HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, QuickBooks)
• Attributes: High integrity, strong attention to detail, excellent verbal/written communication, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Legal/compliance: Ability to complete I-9 verification and maintain compliant personnel records

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated salary: $47,368 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: On-site (plant / office) — Dickinson, TX
• Schedule: Regular business hours with weekly/bi-weekly payroll cycles; occasional coordination with shop schedules for timekeeping

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Why Join

• Gain hands-on payroll and HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Work closely with HR and accounting teams and develop practical HRIS/payroll skills
• Opportunity for professional growth and cross-training across HR and payroll functions
• Supportive, safety-focused workplace at a confidential client in industrial manufacturing and steel fabrication

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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