Payroll Specialist III

Texas Health Resources; Texas; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Payroll Specialist III to manage complex payroll components, ensure accurate deductions, and resolve discrepancies for a hybrid work arrangement in Texas. The role emphasizes accuracy in tax handling and collaboration with Finance.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least five years of payroll experience, with familiarity in PeopleSoft/Oracle Payroll.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Payroll is preferred; Oracle Payroll is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer complex payroll inquiries and track resolution.
• Research and resolve payroll issues including paychecks and direct deposits.
• Manage state and local tax issues for out-of-state workers.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/year-end payroll reporting.
• Coordinate with General Ledger to verify payroll entries.
• Undertake special payroll projects as directed.

Skills

Financial acumen

Financial literacy

Accounting literacy

Data analytics

Financial reporting

Business insights

Business knowledge

Industry knowledge

Risk management

Tech savvy

Adopting new technology

Building technical savvy

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft Payroll

Oracle Payroll

Job description

Payroll Specialist III Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work Location:

Remote: Texas Health Corporate, 612 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76011

Work Hours:

Full Time Days (8:00am-5:00pm) for 40 hrs/week (Hybrid work allowed at manager's discretion)

Department Highlights:

• - Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment.
• - Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources.
• - Hybrid Position

What You Will Do

Answers complex customer inquiries and tracks issue resolution for payroll involving paychecks and direct deposit issues, employee payroll deductions, processing executive payroll, federal/state and local tax related issues, etc.

• 25% Researches and resolves complex payroll issues
• 25% Manage State and local tax issues including keeping track of out of state workers and jurisdictional requirements
• 20% Prepares payroll related weekly/monthly/year-end required reporting and other necessary payroll related information
• 15% Works with the General Accounting Department to verify that payroll entries and sub-ledgers are accurately reflected on the General Ledger
• 10% Special projects as assigned by leadership
• 5%

What You Need:

Education H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req Bachelor's Degree BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Pref Experience 5 Years Payroll experience Req Experience with PeopleSoft (PS) Payroll desired but Oracle Payroll systems preferred. Strong knowledge of payroll processes and General Ledger impacts, and experience with payroll implementations, integrations, or process improvements preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Other CPP - Certified Payroll Professional Upon Hire Pref

Skills

Financial Acumen . - Financial literacy - 3 . - Accounting literacy - 3 . - Data / financial analytics and insights - 3 . - Financial reporting and compliance - 3 Business Insights . - Business knowledge - 3 . - Industry knowledge - 2 . - Risk management - 3 Tech Savvy . - Adopting new technology - 3 . - Building technical savvy - 3

Supervision

Individual Contributor

ADA Requirements

• Extreme Heat 1-33%
• Extreme Cold 1-33%
• Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33%
• Extreme Noise 1-33%
• Working Outdoors 1-33%
• Working Indoors 67% or more
• Mechanical Hazards 1-33%
• Electrical Hazards 1-33%
• Explosive Hazards 1-33%
• Fume/Odor Hazards 1-33%
• Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33%
• Chemical Hazards 1-33%
• Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33%
• Radiation Hazards 1-33%
• Wet Hazards 1-33%
• Heights 1-33%
• Other Conditions 1-33%

Physical Demands

Sedentary