Payroll Specialist

Highmark Residential, LLC•Dallas, TX

21h

About The Position

Because every position is considered critical to Highmark’s success and reputation, we take care to employ those who aspire to become the best in their field. Those who succeed at Highmark will do so because they enjoy an empowered, challenging, fulfilling, and financially rewarding workplace! The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and maintaining payroll to ensure associates are paid accurately and on time. This role manages payroll records, ensures compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and provides support to associates and management on payroll-related matters. What Highmark can do for YOU: Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions Competitive pay for the market Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates 30% associate rent discount Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment Company-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage Flexible Spending accounts 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days 10 paid holidays Paid parental leave

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 years of multi-state payroll experience
UKG payroll software experience
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all level of associates
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Strong customer service skills with a collaborative team-oriented approach
Highly detail-oriented with strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Ability to communicate effectively and operate standard office equipment
Occasional lifting; may involve lifting files or boxes weighing up to 10-25 pounds
Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer

Responsibilities

Process complex, high-volume, multi-state payroll for multiple locations on a bi-weekly basis; validate payroll data to ensure accuracy and completeness by performing audits and quality checks.
Review, verify and input time records for over 700+ associates on a weekly basis utilizing UKG (Ultipro) Software.
Process terminations, wage garnishments, direct deposits, and maintaining accurate and up to date associate payroll records.
Issue manual checks as required in compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
Works closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate payroll processing.
Respond to inquiries regarding paychecks, W-2s, deductions, and related payroll reports in a timely manner.
Research and resolve complex payroll issues and participate in special projects as assigned.
Maintain payroll records and support documentation in accordance with company policy.
Process employment verifications as requested.
Recommend for process improvements to the Payroll Manager to enhance accuracy, efficiency and compliance.

Benefits

Competitive pay for the market
Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates
30% associate rent discount
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment
Company-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage
Flexible Spending accounts
401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match
Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement
Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days
10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave