Payroll Partner II

Paligen Technologies; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Paligen Technologies in Garland, TX is seeking a Payroll Partner II to join our finance team. The role focuses on processing payroll accurately, ensuring compliance, and supporting employees with payroll questions.

You will manage timesheets, deductions, generate reports, and collaborate with HR and accounting to uphold policies. Preference for experience with Paycor or Costpoint and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience.
• Proficient in payroll software and Excel.
• Knowledge of wage withholding requirements and local/state rules.
• Attention to detail and strong communication.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including deductions and benefits.
• Prepare and distribute paychecks or direct deposits with earnings statements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Support HR with approvals and W-4 changes and respond to employee questions.
• Generate payroll reports for management and accounting.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Wage withholding knowledge

Communication skills

US work authorization

Tools

Paycor

Costpoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Paligen Technologies, our drive for success is strengthened knowing each of us supports the U.S. warfighter and modernizes the U.S. defense industrial base.

We support each team member with a comprehensive benefits package that fosters growth and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off
• Holidays

01. Our Vision

To transform industry through innovation in manufacturing and engineering solutions.

Open Positions

Position:Payroll Partner II

Location: Garland, TX

Job Id:280

# of Openings:1

Job Summary

The Payroll Partner II role will be responsible for processing payroll. Requires strong attention to detail, a focus on compliance and customer needs, proficiency in using or implementing payroll systems, and the ability to interpret and verify data for accuracy.

Highly detail oriented, precise and customer focused main implementing and monitoring a variety of human resource programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing Payroll: Collect and verify employee timesheets, calculate wages, and process payrolls for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payments.
• Maintaining Records: Update and maintain payroll records, including changes in employee status, deductions, and benefits. Ensure that all payroll information is accurate and up to date.
• Issuing Paychecks: Prepare and distribute paychecks or direct deposit payments, along with earnings statements that detail deductions and other relevant information.
• Resolving Discrepancies: Investigate and resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues raised by employees, providing clear communication and support.
• Customer Service: Supporting Managers with approvals and data inputs, supporting employees with questions and changes to W-4, etc. Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee questions.
• Generating Reports: Create and submit payroll reports summarizing earnings, tax deductions, and leave balances to management and accounting departments.
• Compliance: Collaborate with HR and accounting to ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies, including tax withholdings and benefits administration.
• Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality and integrity of employee payroll information, ensuring that sensitive data is handled appropriately.
• Trusted Partner: Support and maintain the trusted partner brand for the HR team
• Act with Integrity: Work collaboratively, meet commitments and apply continual improvement methodologies to all work.
• Other Duties: As assigned or directed by HR leadership.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of payroll experience.
• Technical Proficiency, familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft excel.
• Can perform basic math to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Knowledge of wage withholding requirements, capable of researching and understanding local and state requirements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter that will work independently in time-sensitive environment. Ability to multitask in a stressful and fast paced environment with specific deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Paycor is preferred.
• Costpoint experience highly preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Requirements

• Travel: <25%
• Work Environment: Office work environment.
• Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person: Required.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.