Payroll Specialist: Precision & Compliance Expert

DLRdmv; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DLRdmv is recruiting a Payroll Specialist in Dallas to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role collaborates with HR, Finance, and managers to provide excellent service, maintain data integrity, and support audits and year-end activities. A degree and 3+ years of payroll experience are preferred, with strong Excel and Rippling HRIS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Rippling experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance.
• High attention to detail with analytical and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payrolls, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are accurate and completed on time.
• Review and maintain employee payroll information (new hires, terminations, changes, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, tax elections).
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and company policies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for payroll questions and provide high levels of service.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with HR/Finance before finalizing payroll.
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership; assist with audits and year-end activities (W-2).
• Ensure payroll/HRIS data accuracy and propose process improvements for efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business

Tools

Rippling HRIS

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

DLRdmv is recruiting a Payroll Specialist in Dallas to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role collaborates with HR, Finance, and managers to provide excellent service, maintain data integrity, and support audits and year-end activities. A degree and 3+ years of payroll experience are preferred, with strong Excel and Rippling HRIS knowledge.