Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist in Arlington, TX and enjoy the stability of weekly paychecks! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage payroll operations for 200+ employees across diverse industries. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Our modern office features flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment where your expertise in payroll compliance and systems will make a direct impact on employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, FICA, TX labor laws)
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Prepare and file payroll tax returns, W-2s, and year-end reports
- Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and benefit deductions
- Implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee financial data
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent payroll software expertise
- Deep knowledge of federal/state tax laws and labor regulations
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and payroll reconciliation
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Preferred: CPP certification or Texas payroll compliance training