Payroll Operations Specialist - Multi-State Expert

CEC Entertainment; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Entertainment in Irving, TX is seeking a Payroll Operation Specialist. This full-time, on-site role processes multi-state payroll, reviews timesheets, validates earnings and deductions, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.

The specialist resolves discrepancies, responds to inquiries from employees and management, and collaborates with HR and Operations to maintain accurate records and drive payroll process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to review payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Clear communication with employees, HR, Operations and external partners.
• Experience supporting large, multi-location organizations.
• Project management skills for payroll system enhancements, testing and implementation.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and payroll tax regulations.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll on schedule and in compliance with policy.
• Review timesheets, validate earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Audit payroll data and support reconciliations and reporting.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and management in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with HR and Operations to maintain accurate payroll records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Discrepancy resolution

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Timekeeping familiarity

MS Excel

Payroll systems

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR, or related field

Tools

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CEC Entertainment in Irving, TX is seeking a Payroll Operation Specialist. This full-time, on-site role processes multi-state payroll, reviews timesheets, validates earnings and deductions, and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.

The specialist resolves discrepancies, responds to inquiries from employees and management, and collaborates with HR and Operations to maintain accurate records and drive payroll process improvements.