Payroll Specialist (Entry Level)
Nova 401(k) Associates
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Are you interested in working on the plans of the future? Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you excellent at communicating verbally and via email? Are you looking for a vibrant company in a stable industry?
Overview of the Position:
Administration Management Program (AMP) is looking to fill AMP Specialist positions in our Houston, TX office. AMP is a vibrant and growing national company. Although welcomed, industry experience is not necessary, and paid training will be provided. This position will be hybrid, following the probationary period. In this position, you will work with various record keeping and payroll platforms. You will provide support to the Account Managers in addition to administrative tasks and transactional processing.
About Nova and AMP:
AMP was formed by Nova 401(k) Associates and AFS (Administrative Fiduciary Services) to deliver a solution to group 402(a) and PEPs. Nova is a vibrant and growing national third party, non-producing administration firm. We have a nationally recognized sales team allowing us to grow continuously and provide career advancement opportunities for our professionals.
What AMP Offers You:
This position supports a great work-life balance with a 40-hour work week, generous PTO, and overtime pay. We offer regular, recurring, professional training. We offer a competitive compensation package including medical insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and an HSA.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform payroll file submission at various record-keepers
- Perform force out and RMD determination and processing
- Prepare annual and mid-year census files
- Prepare notice packages and mailing coordination
- Prepare contribution reconciliations
- Confirm payment of various participant transactions
- Assist with data entry for new plans
- Assist with other projects as required
- Perform Payroll and Distribution Review
- Provide Account Manager Support
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Committed to lifelong learning
- Flexibility, adaptability, and excellent multi-tasking skills
- Prior work experience in an office setting a plus
- Prior customer service experience a plus
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary $55,000
- Salaried/non-exempt position; eligible for overtime
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
Work Location/Hours:
- Work hours: 40 hours per week
- You may choose a start time between 7:30 am and 8:30 am
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Benefits
- Base Salary $55,000
- Salaried/non-exempt position; eligible for overtime
- Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Work hours: 40 hours per week
- You may choose a start time between 7:30 am and 8:30 am
About this role
Nova 401(k) Associates' Administration Management Program (AMP) is hiring an entry-level Payroll Specialist to join their Houston office on a hybrid basis. The role centers on payroll processing and plan administration across multiple platforms—you'll handle payroll file submissions, process required minimum distributions and force-outs, prepare census and contribution files, coordinate notices, and support Account Managers with transactional work and data entry. While a background in retirement plan administration isn't required, you'll receive paid training to develop these skills.
The position suits someone with a bachelor's degree, strong written and verbal communication, and solid organizational abilities who thrives in a structured office environment. Prior customer service or office experience is valued but not essential. You'll work a standard 40-hour week with flexibility on start times, and the role is salaried non-exempt, meaning you're eligible for overtime pay.
Nova positions this as a stable, growing firm within the retirement plan administration industry, offering a competitive package: $55,000 base salary, medical/dental/disability/life insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with employer match, and an HSA. The company emphasizes work-life balance and ongoing professional development, with clear potential for advancement as they expand nationally.
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