Payroll Assistant - Manufactured Housing Production Facility

Good Life Begins With A Good Company.

Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU! We are seeking to hire a Payroll Assistant to join our team in the Athens, Texas facility.

 

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

· 401k Plan with Company Match

· Paid Vacation

· Paid Holidays

· Medical

· Rx

· Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

 

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

 

About the Role

As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate payroll processing while supporting key HR functions. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail, organization, and a strong sense of accountability.

What You'll Do

Payroll Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll by compiling, calculating, and entering data accurately and timely
• Maintain payroll records, including deductions, benefits, and tax information
• Track leave, non-taxable wages, and earnings records
• Generate payroll reports and assist with audits as needed
• Issue paychecks and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to use Excel and manipulate spreadsheets confidently

Human Resources Support

• Maintain and update employee records (personal data, benefits, compensation)
• Support recruiting and onboarding activities
• Ensure new hire paperwork is complete and compliant
• Track PTO and vacation accruals
• Assist with benefits administration, including open enrollment
• Manage workers' compensation records and reporting
• Serve as a resource for employee HR-related questions

What We're Looking For

• 2–3 years of payroll experience with HR exposure
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (basic formulas and functions required)
• Familiarity with payroll systems (UKG/UltiPro preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organization, multitasking, and communication skills - able create a schedule that works for timely payroll submission
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail – demonstrate the ability to respect established procedures but be able to use critical and forward thinking to identify opportunities to improve processes
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Experience working in a fast-paced or manufacturing environment is a plus

Language Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Additional HR/payroll training or experience preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Why This Role Matters

This position reports directly to the HR Manager but supports both our employees and operations-ensuring people are paid accurately, supported effectively, and set up for success. This is a critical role within a team-driven environment where reliability, consistency and a helpful, supportive attitude are essential to the success of the team.

 

ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS WITH US AND APPLY NOW!

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.

Background check and Drug Screen are required