Payroll Specialist

## Payroll Specialist Apply locations:
TX, Irving time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-42437

The Payroll Specialist ensures accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This role supports employees and internal teams by managing payroll records, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely reporting and payments.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Assist with payroll processing for biweekly payroll cycle
* Ensure proper calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
* Coordinate and process miscellaneous off-cycle payrolls, including final paychecks and severance payments
* Handle payroll adjustments, including retro pay and corrections
* Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies
* Manage garnishments, and benefit deductions
* Prepare and distribute payroll reports to leadership and accounting
* Respond to employees and external inquiries in a timely and professional manner
* Provide excellent customer service when communicating with employees
* Stay current on payroll regulations, industry trends, and best practices
* Assist management with special projects and process improvements as needed
* Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and audits
** Qualifications
* ** 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
* Working knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, Paychex, or similar HRIS platforms)
* Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations
* Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
* Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
* Effective communication and customer service skills
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion### About Us
** Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.

Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, News Nation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and , are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.

For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
***** EEO Statement:  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.**
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