Payroll Administrator

Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support accurate, timely payroll operations for a multi-state workforce in Dallas, Texas. This role plays a key part in payroll execution, compliance oversight, reporting, and account reconciliation while safeguarding sensitive employee information. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise with ADP Workforce Now, a solid grasp of payroll regulations, and the ability to improve processes in a detail-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

- Administer end-to-end payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring all payments are completed correctly and within established deadlines.

- Oversee payroll tax activities and help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

- Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reports to support analysis, audits, and operational decision-making.

- Reconcile payroll-related accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.

- Evaluate existing payroll workflows and strengthen procedures and internal controls to support efficiency and accuracy.

- Protect confidential payroll and employee data by following appropriate security and privacy standards.

- Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, answer questions, and support smooth day-to-day payroll operations. Requirements

- At least 5 years of payroll administration experience, including responsibility for multi-state payroll processing.

- With a minimum of 3 years experience using ADP Workforce Now.

- Working knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, tax requirements, and compliance standards.

- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for reporting, reconciliation, and data review.

- Strong analytical and mathematical abilities with close attention to detail.

- Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

- Ability to collaborate with others, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

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