Payroll & HR Specialist

your Jared; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Staffing is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist to join our Fort Worth team. This role focuses on accurate, timely payroll processing and HR support for 450+ employees, leveraging ADP and related systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on end-to-end payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information across payroll and benefits. Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of payroll and/or Human Resources experience required
• Hands-on, end-to-end payroll processing experience required
• ADP experience preferred
• Payroll reporting and benefits administration experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred, or equivalent years of HR, payroll processing, or accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 450+ employees.
• Enter and review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, payroll taxes, garnishments, incentive payments, and employee changes.
• Prepare payroll files and reports for regular, supplemental, final, quarter-end, and year-end payroll processing.
• Reconcile payroll and benefit invoices, identify variances, obtain approvals, and submit payment documentation.
• Assist with new-hire and termination benefit processing, including enrollments and communications.
• Assist with FMLA administration by tracking leave hours and balances.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Payroll taxes

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent HR/payroll experience

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CornerStone Staffing is hiring an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist for an excellent organization in Fort Worth!

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with hands‑on payroll and Human Resources experience. The ideal candidate will have experience processing end‑to‑end payroll, maintaining confidential employee information, and supporting benefits and HR operations.

Job ID:157354

Job Title: Payroll & HR Specialist

Pay: $55,000-$65,000 annually, depending on experience

Location: Fort Worth, TX 76102

Schedule: Monday-Friday Business Hours

Job Description:

This position will provide administrative and operational support for payroll and Human Resources functions, with a primary focus on accurate and timely payroll processing.

Responsible for supporting bi‑weekly payroll processing for 450+ employees.

Enter and review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, payroll taxes, garnishments, incentive payments, and employee changes.

Prepare payroll files and reports for regular, supplemental, final, quarter‑end, and year‑end payroll processing.

Research payroll discrepancies and maintain accurate payroll records.

Prepare routine payroll reports and supporting documentation for Accounting.

Prepare and submit 401(k), HSA, and FSA payroll files and maintain related records.

Reconcile payroll and benefit invoices, identify variances, obtain approvals, and submit payment documentation.

Assist with new‑hire and termination benefit processing, including enrollments, terminations, payroll deduction updates, employee communications, and vendor documentation.

Assist with FMLA administration by tracking leave hours and balances, maintaining documentation, and coordinating routine communication with employees and managers.

Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports and assist with departmental projects and audits.

Provide administrative support for ADP and other payroll and HR systems, including data entry, file uploads, testing, and record maintenance.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll, salary, benefits, medical, and employee information.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Strong knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping, deductions, and payroll taxes

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organizational, reconciliation, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Experience working with payroll and/or Human Resources systems

Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet payroll deadlines

Professional and comfortable communicating with employees at all levels

Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1-2+ years of payroll and/or Human Resources experience required

Hands‑on, end‑to‑end payroll processing experience required

ADP experience preferred

Payroll reporting and benefits administration experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred, or equivalent years of HR, payroll processing, or accounting experience

Payroll certification is a plus

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