Payroll Specialist - Baton Rouge, LA

Dsld-Homes; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

DSLD Homes in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day payroll administration, data entry, and benefits records. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to work closely with HR and payroll teams.

The position maintains employee payroll data, processes deductions, and communicates with benefit carriers. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of payroll or accounting experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong data entry and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with an HRIS or payroll system; Dayforce experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist payroll data entry and maintenance in the HCM system and internal payroll files.
• Collect, verify, and enter payroll-related information accurately and timely.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, direct deposits, and other employee status changes.
• Review payroll-related information for accuracy and identify discrepancies or missing information for follow-up.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with benefit providers regarding employee benefit information, coverage changes, billing discrepancies, and other benefit-related matters.
• Assist with reviewing and reconciling benefit invoices and payroll deduction records to ensure employee deductions and company-paid premiums are accurate.
• Assist with researching and resolving discrepancies between payroll records, benefit elections, carrier invoices, and vendor reports.
• Assist with preparing requested reports and spreadsheets for payroll, benefits, HR, accounting, and management.
• Monitor payroll and benefits email correspondence to assist with responding to routine employee questions regarding payroll deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related matters.
• Assist with payroll audits and other quality-control reviews to ensure information is accurate and complete.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll, benefits, and personal information.

Skills

Payroll experience

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

HRIS knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in business

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grow With One of The Nation’s Top Home Builders

DSLD Homes ranks among the top 30 home builders in the nation and is currently the largest privately held homebuilder in our region. Our continued success is driven by the unmatched expertise of our managing partners, who bring over 100 years of combined experience in residential construction. We've also built strong, lasting relationships with local brokers, realtors, and a loyal referral network—partnerships that have played a key role in fueling our growth and reputation in the market.

At DSLD Homes, we're not just building homes — we’re building careers.

Our commitment to excellence goes far beyond construction. It’s woven into our company culture, our supportive work environment, and the benefits we offer. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative atmosphere where every voice is heard and every idea has value.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family — including competitive salaries, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth. We believe in investing in your future just as you invest your talent and passion in ours.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your career journey, DSLD Homes provides a path for growth, development, and long-term success. With locations throughout the southern United States, there's a place for you to grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.

Position:Payroll Specialist - Baton Rouge, LA

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Id:969

# of Openings:1

Payroll Specialist(Full Time) – Baton Rouge, LA

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to support the payroll team with day-to-day payroll administration, data entry, benefit administration, record maintenance, and employee support.

This position will assist with maintaining accurate employee payroll and benefit information, preparing and organizing payroll-related data, and communicating with benefit carriers and vendors. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with spreadsheets and confidential information, and able to manage detailed, repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

This position will work closely with the Payroll Administrator and HR team to ensure employee information, payroll deductions, and benefit records remain accurate and up to date.

Days and hours of work: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with payroll data entry and maintenance in the HCM system and internal payroll files.
• Collect, compile, verify, and enter payroll-related information accurately and timely.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, direct deposits, and other employee status changes.
• Review payroll-related information for accuracy and identify discrepancies or missing information for follow-up.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with benefit providers regarding employee benefit information, coverage changes, billing discrepancies, and other benefit-related matters.
• Assist with reviewing and reconciling benefit invoices and payroll deduction records to ensure employee deductions and company-paid premiums are accurate.
• Assist with researching and resolving discrepancies between payroll records, benefit elections, carrier invoices, and vendor reports.
• Assist with preparing requested reports and spreadsheets for payroll, benefits, HR, accounting, and management.
• Monitor payroll and benefits email correspondence to assist with responding to routine employee questions regarding payroll deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related matters.
• Assist with payroll audits and other quality-control reviews to ensure information is accurate and complete.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll, benefits, and personal information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

2–3 years of payroll or accounting experience required.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Strong data entry and organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Ability to work with spreadsheets and large amounts of data.

Experience with an HRIS or payroll system preferred; Dayforce experience is a plus.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees, managers, benefit carriers, and vendors.

Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.

Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in business, accounting, or a related field preferred.

COMPENSATION

• Salary is based on experience.

BENEFITS

• DSLD Homes offers a benefits package for full-time employees that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, and holidays.