Payroll Specialist: Precision Pay and Compliance Champion

Optimum; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum in Plano, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The role requires 3+ years with SAP/SuccessFactors and ADP Smart Compliance, proficiency in Excel and Office 365, and strong data analysis and customer service skills; you will collaborate with HR Tech and Payroll leadership.

You will audit timekeeping, respond to inquiries, and support bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll runs as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Some college or Associate's degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience with SAP/Successfactors payroll, preferred
• 3+ years of experience with ADP Smart Compliance, preferred
• Technical skills in a variety of areas including, payroll processing, reporting, audit of time keeping, and performance of SOX controls
• Proficient in Office 365, especially MS Excel
• Exemplary client service orientation
• Strong data analysis and research skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Verification: Gather and audit employee timesheets, hours worked, deductions, and status changes (new hires, terminations).
• Processing & Distribution: Prepare and issue paychecks or direct deposits; distribute pay statements and year-end forms.
• Provide support and assist leaders with time entry approval and Time and Labor and delegation questions.
• Employee Support: Respond to payroll inquiries with clarity and confidentiality.
• Regulatory Updates: Stay current with changes in payroll legislation.
• Ensure company policies are followed and adhered to relating to payroll processing for accurate payment and SOX purposes.
• Evaluate trends and recommend solutions; perform routine audits to validate pay components are enter properly to ensure accurate payment.
• Coordinate with the HR Technology team to troubleshoot payroll processing issues.
• May support the processing of bi-weekly payroll cycles and expedites off-cycle payroll runs as required.
• Troubleshoots all payroll issues and exceptions, addressing and resolving any issues in a timely manner; exercises sound judgment as to when to escalates issues to Payroll leadership.
• Works closely with Payroll leadership to update and maintain critical audits, alerts and reviews.
• Develop queries/reports for projects and ongoing business needs with minimal direction.
• Assist with payroll testing as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Reporting

Timekeeping audit

SOX controls

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

SAP/SuccessFactors payroll

ADP Smart Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

Optimum in Plano, TX is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The role requires 3+ years with SAP/SuccessFactors and ADP Smart Compliance, proficiency in Excel and Office 365, and strong data analysis and customer service skills; you will collaborate with HR Tech and Payroll leadership.

You will audit timekeeping, respond to inquiries, and support bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll runs as needed.