A Payroll Manager manages payroll department operations and staff at a company or organization. Ensures that employee wages, salaries, benefits and deductions are calculated correctly, and that paychecks are distributed on time. Coordinates with human resources staff with regard to staff promotions and pay grades.
Payroll Manager CornerStone Staffing - 3.8 Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $25 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications Payroll tax Payroll tax processing Spreadsheets Financial compliance Full Job Description
PAYROLL MANAGER LOCATION
Dallas, TX 75201 | Onsite
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
$25/hour
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm Contract-to-hire
ROLE IMPACT
Lead accurate, timely payroll operations while protecting confidential employee and financial information. This role manages the full payroll cycle, resolves complex discrepancies, supports compliance and audits, and partners with HR, Finance, and Accounting. Success means reliable payroll processing, strong internal controls, and responsive employee support.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the complete payroll cycle, including timesheets, deductions, adjustments, new hires, terminations, pay changes, leave adjustments, and other employee updates. Reconcile payroll reports, deductions, taxes, and benefit-related transactions while researching and resolving discrepancies and payment issues. Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local requirements and maintain complete, accurate payroll records and supporting documentation. Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders on payroll reporting, audits, and employee inquiries. Review payroll procedures, recommend process and internal-control improvements, maintain strict confidentiality, and guide payroll staff as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Previous payroll management or senior-level payroll experience, including responsibility for a complete payroll cycle in a deadline-driven environment. Strong knowledge of payroll processing, payroll taxes, wage and hour requirements, deductions, reconciliations, and payroll compliance. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with payroll or Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS
Microsoft Excel Payroll systems Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Payroll reporting and reconciliation tools
PREFERRED SKILLS
Public-sector, retirement-fund, pension, or governmental payroll experience. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification. Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and customer service skills.
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