Payroll Implementation Specialist I

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dallas, TX seeks a payroll professional to manage onboarding, data input, and ongoing payroll processing for a high volume of clients. You will ensure accuracy, balance data, and distribute reports while upholding federal, state, and local regulations.

The role emphasizes client relationship management and being a trusted advisor to internal partners, with FPC/CPP certifications or training completing a strong profile.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ payroll or relevant experience.
• FPC or CPP Certification or completion of FLSA PayTrain module (85%).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Onboard assigned new clients to payroll and related services.
• Execute client relationship strategy for a high volume of small-to-medium-sized clients.
• Review client-supplied payroll data for accuracy and completeness.
• Input and balance payroll data.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Process payroll.
• Review and analyze payroll reports for accuracy.
• Distribute payroll reports to clients.
• Support clients during implementation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal partners.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Client Relationship Management

FPC Certification

CPP Certification

Compliance with Regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

• Onboard assigned new clients to payroll and related services
• Execute client relationship strategy for a high volume of small-to-medium-sized clients
• Review client-supplied payroll data for accuracy and completeness
• Input and balance payroll data
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Process payroll
• Review and analyze payroll reports for accuracy
• Distribute payroll reports to clients
• Support clients during implementation
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal partners

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4–6 years’ payroll or relevant experience
• FPC or CPP Certification or completion of FLSA PayTrain module (85%)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and client relationship management. Proficient in reviewing and analyzing payroll data to ensure accuracy and completeness while providing exceptional support to clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Payroll Processing
• Client Relationship Management
• FPC Certification
• CPP Certification
• Compliance with Regulations

Hard Skills

• Payroll Data Input
• Payroll Data Balancing
• Payroll Report Analysis
• Data Accuracy Review
• Implementation Support

Soft Skills

• Trusted Advisor
• Client Support

Certifications & Qualifications

• FPC Certification
• CPP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Compliance
• Federal Regulations
• State Regulations
• Local Regulations
• FLSA PayTrain