Payroll Coordinator

Pape-Dawson Engineers • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Payroll Coordinator supports accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll while maintaining employee payroll records, reviewing timekeeping data, and assisting with benefits and retirement plan administration. The role calls for strong analytical abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of payroll administration, payroll coordinator, or related payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP, Workday, Paylocity, or a similar payroll platform.
• Working knowledge of payroll processing, payroll taxes, wage and hour requirements, payroll deductions, benefits administration, and 401(k) contribution processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Ability to follow established procedures and refer exceptions for review.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information accurately.
• Ability to organize assigned work, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Deltek Vantagepoint experience.

Responsibilities

• Support biweekly payroll processing for employees across multiple states.
• Review timesheets for completeness, accuracy, policy compliance, and required approvals.
• Maintain payroll records for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, direct deposit updates, and tax withholding changes.
• Assist with payroll tax filings, reporting, and related compliance activities.
• Support benefits administration, payroll deductions, and reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile 401(k) contributions, employer matches, and loans.
• Research payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries, following established procedures and escalating exceptions for review.
• Prepare payroll reports and analyze payroll data using Excel.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Benefits, and Finance as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level