Payroll Specialist: Precision, Compliance & Growth

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

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Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a payroll professional to ensure accurate, timely processing across transactions, taxes, garnishments, reconciliations, reporting, and audits.

You will resolve inquiries, collaborate with internal teams and external clients, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen payroll accuracy and controls. The role requires experience with payroll systems (Workday/ADP), multi-state payroll, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with payroll or HRIS systems, preferably Workday and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Experience processing payroll adjustments, reconciliations, and garnishments.
• Multi-state payroll experience preferred.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, taxation, garnishments, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to use approved AI tools while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, information security, and data privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process earnings, overtime, deductions, taxes, garnishments, off-cycle payments, fringe benefits, relocation expenses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Review and audit payroll data to support accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Administer garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, tax jurisdictions, and other payroll compliance activities.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconcile deductions, and support vendor funding, government reporting, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Support testing, enhancements, and implementations involving Workday and related payroll systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Research and resolve payroll inquiries involving pay, taxes, deductions, and other payroll matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients while maintaining confidentiality and professional judgment.
• Participate in team training, departmental initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional efforts supporting operational excellence.

Job description

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a payroll professional to ensure accurate, timely processing across transactions, taxes, garnishments, reconciliations, reporting, and audits.

You will resolve inquiries, collaborate with internal teams and external clients, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen payroll accuracy and controls. The role requires experience with payroll systems (Workday/ADP), multi-state payroll, and strong analytical skills.