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Payroll Specialist

United States, Dallas · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a construction organization in Dallas, Texas. This contract position with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume payroll activities with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple pay scenarios, and provide timely support to employees and internal stakeholders. The role requires a strong understanding of payroll processing, adjustments, reporting, and related documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Examine employee time records for completeness and policy compliance, follow up on discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with staff and supervisors before payroll is finalized
  • Prepare and enter payroll data from onboarding, reactivation, status change, termination, and timekeeping records while verifying balances and pay accuracy throughout each cycle
  • Process additional earnings such as cost-of-living payments, per diem amounts, reimbursable expenses, bonuses, and other supplemental compensation
  • Apply one-time payroll adjustments for deductions and taxable benefits, including benefit withholdings, vehicle-related allowances, and similar payroll exceptions
  • Handle retroactive payroll updates and labor reallocations by reviewing historical entries and making accurate corrections to prior time and pay records
  • Administer pay transactions associated with leave programs, including short-term disability, parental leave, military leave, and other approved absence types while tracking eligible balances
  • Run scheduled and off-cycle payrolls within required timelines, reconcile payroll totals, maintain supporting spreadsheets, and distribute live checks when needed
  • Complete payroll reporting, new employee reporting, garnishment administration, child support withholding compliance tasks, employment verification requests, unemployment responses, and organized record retention within established deadlines

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of payroll experience, including end-to-end payroll processing in a high-volume environment
  • Hands-on experience with multi-state payroll administration and knowledge of payroll tax and compliance requirements
  • Proficiency with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce
  • Ability to process weekly and biweekly payrolls, including off-cycle payments and manual adjustments
  • Experience reconciling payroll data, reviewing prior-period corrections, and supporting year-end payroll activities
  • Familiarity with benefits-related payroll entries, garnishments, and employee compensation adjustments
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines while delivering responsive customer service

What we offer

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Free online training

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