Payroll Specialist
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to $80,000 annually (based on experience)
Position Overview:
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a hybrid role in Dallas, TX, on behalf of our client, a trusted leader in the identity theft protection industry. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing bi-weekly payroll for up to 100 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance using ADP Workforce Now.
This individual will also support basic benefits-related functions, making this an ideal role for someone with payroll expertise and exposure to employee benefits processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately process bi-weekly payroll for up to 100 employees
- Manage and audit timecards, earnings, deductions, benefits contributions, and tax compliance
- Utilize ADP Workforce Now for end-to-end payroll processing and reporting
- Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently
- Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity
- Support basic benefits-related tasks, including processing benefit deductions and assisting with enrollment audits
- Assist with W-2s, tax filings, year-end reporting, and internal audits
- Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee compensation data
- Maintain strict confidentiality and security of payroll and employee information
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in payroll processing
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required
- Experience processing payroll for 50-100 employees or more
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws
- Some experience with benefits administration is preferred
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to meet tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
- Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPP certification is a plus
Work Schedule:
- Hybrid schedule: 1-2 days onsite in the Dallas office
- Standard Monday-Friday business hours