PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Southwest Transplant Alliance - Dallas, TX

Full-time

Dallas, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for managing payroll administration and processing for the organization. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll operations, maintaining payroll records, and assisting with various finance department functions. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll time sheets and worksheets, ensuring accuracy and required approvals.
• Perform daily payroll department operations and maintain all payroll records.
• Provide data needed for payroll journal entries, PTO journal entries, and payroll accrual journal entries.
• Prepare monthly reports for departments with payroll analytics.
• Communicate with the People Services Department to ensure the integrity of payroll data.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and best practices.
• Implement changes with outside payroll processing systems for benefit plans and new pay types.
• Provide data for budget processes including salaries, wages, and benefits.
• Process year-end adjustment payrolls and Form W-2's.
• Research and resolve payroll-related questions from management and employees.
• Understand proper taxation and reconciliation of company-paid benefits.
• Monitor 401(1) and 403(b) contributions and process payments to Trustee.
• Perform annual census for reconciliation for external auditors.
• Work towards improvements in payroll processes and create work instructions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll processing and HRIS systems.
• Experience with UKG/Ultimate products preferred.
• Experience with HRIS/Payroll system conversions preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.