Payroll Specialist

Veridian Service Partners•Dallas, TX

11d

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist oversees multi-structure payroll (salary, hourly, piece-rate, and commission) for ~140 employees. This role ensures accuracy and compliance while supporting performance-based compensation programs in the residential services industry. The Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compensation integrity, and supporting the administration of performance-based compensation programs. This position works closely with Finance, Human Resources, and operational leadership to calculate and administer technician pay, commissions, incentives, and bonus structures that drive performance while ensuring compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/HR or equivalent; CPP preferred.
4-7+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, ideally in home services (HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
Expertise in commission, bonus, and piece-rate calculations.
Proficiency in Rippling or similar systems (ADP, Paylocity).
Experience processing payroll for organizations with multiple pay structures.
Knowledge of federal and state wage and hour regulations, and tax withholding regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage weekly full-cycle payroll via Rippling, ensuring accurate processing of diverse pay structures.
Calculate technician piece-rate pay, overtime, and sales commissions in compliance with wage laws.
Administer incentive programs (SPIFs, bonuses) and reconcile payouts against operational data.
Ensure multi-state compliance for tax filings, payroll records, and benefit deductions.
Prepare payroll reports, reconcile accounts, and serve as the main contact for employee inquiries.
Review payroll tax filings and reports prepared by the external payroll provider to ensure accuracy.
Ensure accurate administration and reconciliation of payroll deductions including benefits, retirement contributions, and other employee deductions.