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Payroll Specialist
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A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$48,404 / year median in Texas
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Description Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent organizational abilities, and experience working with payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Process multi-state payroll for employees accurately and on schedule
+ Review and audit timekeeping records for completeness and accuracy
+ Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings
+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
+ Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
+ Coordinate with Human Resources and Accounting teams regarding employee changes, compensation updates, and benefits deductions
+ Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, taxes, deductions, and direct deposit
+ Assist with year-end processing, including W-2 preparation and payroll reconciliations
+ Support payroll system updates, reporting, and process improvements
+ Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information
Requirements Qualifications:
+ 2+ years of payroll processing experience
+ Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour compliance
+ Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, or QuickBooks
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting
+ Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills
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