Multi-State Payroll Specialist

Puttery; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Puttery in Plano, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to accurately process payroll for a multi-state workforce. You will manage timekeeping data, benefit deductions, commissions, and off-cycle payments while coordinating with HR, operations, and our payroll provider.

The role emphasizes confidentiality and precise data handling, with responsibilities ranging from weekly payroll runs to year-end adjustments and payroll inquiries resolution.

Qualifications

• At least one year of payroll processing or related payroll experience.
• Experience processing payroll for multi-location and/or multi-state workforce preferred.
• Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems; Paycor experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll concepts including regular and overtime wages, deductions, commissions, retroactive pay, final pay, and payroll corrections.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work with payroll files and large amounts of data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll deadlines and prioritize work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, HR, and outside payroll providers.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process assigned weekly and biweekly payrolls accurately and within established payroll deadlines.
• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy prior to processing.
• Prepare, review, and upload payroll files received from third-party vendors.
• Review and process timekeeping data and identify missing punches or discrepancies.
• Process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, and other payroll changes.
• Calculate and process retroactive pay adjustments, payroll corrections, and off-cycle payments.
• Coordinate and process final paychecks in accordance with state requirements and company procedures.
• Research and respond to employee payroll questions and payroll support tickets.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Tools

Paycor

Job description

Puttery in Plano, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to accurately process payroll for a multi-state workforce. You will manage timekeeping data, benefit deductions, commissions, and off-cycle payments while coordinating with HR, operations, and our payroll provider.

The role emphasizes confidentiality and precise data handling, with responsibilities ranging from weekly payroll runs to year-end adjustments and payroll inquiries resolution.