Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Downtown Dallas. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing multi-state payroll accurately and timely while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This individual will work closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and employees to resolve payroll-related questions and maintain payroll records.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Review and audit timesheets, payroll changes, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and benefits deductions.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll systems.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Process and remit payroll taxes and ensure compliance with tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support annual audits, W-2 processing, and other payroll reporting requirements.
• Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, employee status changes, and benefits administration.
• Assist with payroll system upgrades, testing, and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience processing payroll for 200+ employees preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, employment taxes, wage and hour laws, and garnishments.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Workday, Paycom, Paylocity, Ceridian, or similar platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and data analysis functions.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Compensation

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