Payroll Specialist: Precision, Compliance & Growth

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our team in Irving, TX. The role supports payroll functions for multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing under the Payroll Manager's guidance.

Responsibilities include manual entries, union deductions, time file uploads, and audit reviews, plus garnishments and vendor interactions. Minimum two years in payroll and payroll tax are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll tax is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for assigned locations/pay group and handle manual entries/corrections.
• Update costing in HCM and term/new hire entries; handle union deductions.
• Process time files for upload to payroll vendor and review audit reports.
• Oversee garnishment process in SmartCompliance and respond to info requests.
• Handle banking/3rd party returns and ensure timely and accurate processing.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Written and oral communication

Self-motivation

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kronos Workforce Ready

SAP

Job description

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our team in Irving, TX. The role supports payroll functions for multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing under the Payroll Manager's guidance.

Responsibilities include manual entries, union deductions, time file uploads, and audit reviews, plus garnishments and vendor interactions. Minimum two years in payroll and payroll tax are required.