Payroll Specialist I

EOS IT Solutions

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

EOS IT Solutions in Texas is seeking a Payroll Specialist I to process multi-state U.S. and Canadian payrolls using Dayforce HCM, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll transmissions.

You will partner with HR, Benefits, Finance and IT to resolve inquiries, audit data, and support year-end activities, with 5+ years' payroll experience, and a proven ability to handle high-volume Canadian and multi-state processing.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Five (5) or more years of payroll processing experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience using Dayforce HCM within the last seven (7) years.

Responsibilities

  • Process multi-state U.S. and Canadian payrolls using Dayforce HCM.
  • Maintain employee payroll records including new hires, terminations, pay changes, direct deposits, tax elections, and deductions.
  • Audit payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before transmission.
  • Process garnishments, child support orders, levies, and other deductions.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local wage and hour laws and company policies.
  • Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities (W-2, reconciliations).
  • Generate payroll reports and perform audits to identify trends and improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing
Dayforce HCM
Canadian payroll
Multi-state payroll
Attention to detail
Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Job description

OUR COMPANY: EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

OUR COMPANY: EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.
We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Payroll Specialist I is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state U.S. and Canadian payrolls while ensuring compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations. This position requires strong Dayforce HCM experience within the last seven (7) years, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex payroll transactions, including garnishments, payroll taxes, mandatory payouts, statutory deductions, year-end processing, and payroll reconciliations. The Payroll Specialist I partners with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and employees to resolve payroll inquiries, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with all applicable payroll laws and company policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payrolls using Dayforce HCM.
  • Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, direct deposits, tax elections, and deductions.
  • Audit payroll data for accuracy and resolve payroll discrepancies before payroll transmission.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, including federal and provincial payroll compliance requirements, mandatory payouts (vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, termination pay, and severance where applicable), payroll taxes, and statutory remittances.
  • Process garnishments, child support orders, levies, benefits deductions, and other voluntary and involuntary deductions.
  • Review and reconcile payroll reports, earnings, deductions, taxes, and general ledger interfaces.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
  • Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, payroll reconciliations, and payroll tax corrections.
  • Research and resolve employee payroll inquiries while providing exceptional customer service.
  • Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment while consistently adhering to strict payroll processing deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Generate payroll reports and perform payroll audits to identify trends, errors, and process improvements.
  • Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, and IT to support payroll system enhancements and testing.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Five (5) or more years of payroll processing experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience using Dayforce HCM within the last seven (7) years.
  • Minimum of three (2) years of end-to-end Canadian payroll processing experience, including payroll compliance, mandatory payouts, and year-end reporting.
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll for high-volume employee populations.
  • Working knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
  • Experience with payroll audits, payroll tax corrections, and year-end processing (W-2, W-2C, quarter-end reconciliations).
  • Experience supporting payroll audits, payroll system implementations, and continuous process improvements.

The EOS pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, or other laws.

EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor.

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Pay Range
$60,000—$65,000 USD

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