Payroll Specialist III

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist III handles complex payroll inquiries and issues, including paycheck and direct deposit concerns, employee deductions, executive payroll processing, and federal, state, and local tax matters. The role researches and resolves complex payroll issues, manages state and local tax requirements, and tracks out-of-state workers and jurisdictional requirements. It also prepares weekly, monthly, and year-end payroll reporting, works with General Accounting to verify payroll entries and sub-ledgers on the General Ledger, and completes special projects as assigned by leadership. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role scheduled for days, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is listed as remote at Texas Health Corporate in Arlington, Texas, with hybrid work allowed at the manager’s discretion. It is an individual-contributor position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of payroll experience.
Strong knowledge of payroll processes and their General Ledger impacts is preferred.
Experience with payroll implementations, integrations, or process improvements is preferred.
Skills include financial literacy, accounting literacy, data and financial analytics, financial reporting and compliance, business knowledge, industry knowledge, risk management, and adopting and building technical savvy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience with PeopleSoft Payroll; Oracle Payroll systems are preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

Answer complex customer inquiries and track resolution of payroll issues involving paychecks, direct deposit, employee payroll deductions, executive payroll, and federal, state, and local tax matters.
Research and resolve complex payroll issues.
Manage state and local tax issues, including tracking out-of-state workers and jurisdictional requirements.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and year-end required payroll reports and other payroll-related information.
Work with General Accounting to verify payroll entries and sub-ledgers are accurately reflected on the General Ledger.
Complete special projects as assigned by leadership.