Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

$42,984 - $48,000/Yr

Unclassified - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

About the position

The Payroll Specialist II position at the Texas Workforce Commission involves performing moderately complex payroll processing tasks under moderate supervision. The role is essential for ensuring accurate payroll operations and compliance with regulations, while also providing support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process and review personnel action forms for accuracy and calculate payments.
• Verify automated and manual employee payrolls for compliance with regulations and policies.
• Enter, update, and retrieve information from various payroll systems.
• Maintain payroll processing controls and assist with deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits.
• Handle routine time and labor maintenance and payroll tasks.
• Prepare written desk procedures on payroll system changes as needed.
• Distribute paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Answer questions and resolve payroll and tax-related issues.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience in payroll processing work.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications.

Nice-to-haves

• 18 to 24 months experience with auditing and administrative duties.
• 18 to 24 months experience using accounting or payroll software.
• 18 to 24 months experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• 18 to 24 months experience handling confidential data.
• 18 to 24 months experience providing customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary: $3,582.00 - $4,000.00/month
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and family care leave