Payroll Specialist

Acra Lending•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is part of the HRIS & Payroll team and helps maintain accurate payroll and other HR information system tasks. The position processes bi-weekly payroll, produces reports for HR and other departments, completes employee verifications and updates, communicates payroll changes, ensures compensation compliance, and supports audits. The role also assists the HRIS & Payroll Manager and collaborates with other teams on projects and process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Marketing, or equivalent.
10 years of work experience required.
3 years of experience processing payroll using an HRIS.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong self-management and organizational skills.
High attention to detail and confidentiality.
Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficient knowledge of an HRIS system and Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Advanced Excel skills, such as Pivot Tables and VLookup.

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll, including adjustments, retroactivity, and off-cycle runs.
Produce weekly HRIS reports for HR and other departments.
Complete new employee verification and internal changes to salary, status, and other employee details.
Communicate payroll changes to employees.
Ensure compensation compliance with applicable regulations.
Prepare and audit payroll preview reports, obtain approvals, and release payroll on schedule.
Check that payroll amounts are accurate based on hours worked.
Ensure invoice payments are made on time.
Maintain secure payroll records and provide timely documentation for internal and external audits.
Review processes and propose and execute improvements to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, managers, and subordinates.
Conduct research as needed.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Collaborate with teams on HRIS and Payroll projects.
Provide general support to the HRIS & Payroll Manager as needed.
Complete special projects as assigned.