Payroll Specialist

Hilltop Holdings • University Park, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hilltop Holdings is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a hybrid position based in Dallas, Texas. The role requires onsite presence four days per week, with the option to work remotely one day per week. Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist handles day-to-day administration for an assigned payroll service delivery group and helps ensure payroll is accurate and timely. The work includes reconciling accruals; processing timekeeping adjustments, employee changes, and terminations; maintaining process documentation; generating reports; auditing records; supporting payroll procedures; and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal wage laws.

The position also processes bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll and timesheets, manages payroll workflow and changes, and provides backup and cross-training support for other payroll department roles. The specialist implements controls to detect discrepancies before they affect employee pay and produces routine and ad-hoc payroll, time, and paid-leave reports. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree plus at least 3 years of equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with close attention to detail.
• Ability to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to think independently and stay current on payroll trends and legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Good knowledge of federal payroll regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, Social Security, and federal taxes.
• Advanced knowledge of fringe benefits and payroll taxes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll and timesheets, managing workflow to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on time.
• Process payroll changes, including pay and job changes, terminations, internal transfers, garnishments, manual checks, leave requests, and payroll deductions.
• Serve as backup for and cross-train in other positions within the payroll department.
• Implement controls to achieve accurate payroll and detect discrepancies before they appear on employee paychecks.
• Generate routine and ad-hoc reports related to payroll, time, and paid leave.
• Reconcile accruals and process timekeeping adjustments, employee changes, and terminations.
• Maintain process documentation, audit records, support payroll procedures, and help ensure compliance with applicable wage laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED