We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Processing Specialist to join our team on a hybrid contract basis. This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll cycles while providing excellent customer service to employees and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll runs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Review and validate employee time entries, new hire/rehire forms, status changes, and termination data.</li><li>Calculate and enter compensation adjustments including COLAs, bonuses, per diems, and other special payments.</li><li>Administer deductions and benefits, including overrides for health and welfare deductions, auto allowances, and company vehicle benefits.</li><li>Manage historical timesheet corrections and labor reclassifications.</li><li>Process short-term disability and paid parental leave payments.</li><li>Maintain detailed payroll reconciliation spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and balance of payroll cycles.</li><li>Prepare and distribute live checks as needed.</li><li>Generate and deliver payroll reports, ensuring completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Manage new hire reporting and support garnishment processing, including compliance with Electronic Income Withholding Orders (e-IWO).</li><li>Respond to payroll inquiries, employment verifications, and unemployment information requests within established timelines.</li><li>Maintain organized payroll records and ensure proper documentation within each cycle.</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with all applicable regulations.</li><li>Deliver high-quality customer service, resolving payroll-related issues promptly and professionally.</li></ul>

Strong payroll processing experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-state environment.Proficiency in Dayforce or similar payroll systems.Knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and garnishment compliance.Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

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Dallas, TX
onsite
Temporary
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Processing Specialist to join our team on a hybrid contract basis. This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll cycles while providing excellent customer service to employees and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll runs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Review and validate employee time entries, new hire/rehire forms, status changes, and termination data.</li><li>Calculate and enter compensation adjustments including COLAs, bonuses, per diems, and other special payments.</li><li>Administer deductions and benefits, including overrides for health and welfare deductions, auto allowances, and company vehicle benefits.</li><li>Manage historical timesheet corrections and labor reclassifications.</li><li>Process short-term disability and paid parental leave payments.</li><li>Maintain detailed payroll reconciliation spreadsheets to ensure accuracy and balance of payroll cycles.</li><li>Prepare and distribute live checks as needed.</li><li>Generate and deliver payroll reports, ensuring completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Manage new hire reporting and support garnishment processing, including compliance with Electronic Income Withholding Orders (e-IWO).</li><li>Respond to payroll inquiries, employment verifications, and unemployment information requests within established timelines.</li><li>Maintain organized payroll records and ensure proper documentation within each cycle.</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with all applicable regulations.</li><li>Deliver high-quality customer service, resolving payroll-related issues promptly and professionally.</li></ul>
2025-08-28T13:29:09Z