Part-Time Garnishments Processor (Remote)

Description

Location: Houston, TX (Fully Remote)

Compensation: $24.00 per hour (market studies indicate this position’s range should be $23.00 – $28.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and workload

Schedule: Part-time, flexible hours (up to 20 hours per week)

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and organized Part-Time Garnishments Processor to manage approximately 1,200 garnishment orders weekly. This fully remote role requires a professional adept at handling time-sensitive legal documents, ensuring accurate payroll deductions, and maintaining compliance with federal and Texas state regulations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Process wage garnishment orders and interrogatories within one business day of receipt.
• Accurately input garnishment details into individual employee payroll profiles. 
• Monitor and ensure timely cessation of garnishments in accordance with court orders.
• Update or terminate existing garnishment orders based on new legal directives.
• Prepare and mail necessary documentation to relevant agencies, maintaining records of tracking numbers.
• Confirm receipt of mailed documents and follow up with agencies as necessary.
• Maintain organized records of all garnishment activities for auditing and compliance purposes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in payroll processing, with a focus on garnishments. 
• Proficiency in payroll software systems (Paylocity preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Strong understanding of federal and Texas wage garnishment laws. 
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in payroll (e.g., FPC or CPP). 
• Experience working in a fully remote environment.
• Familiarity with electronic document management systems.