SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

CFS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in San Antonio seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist to own end-to-end multi-state payroll, ensure tax compliance, and drive process improvements. You will partner with HR, finance, and external vendors to deliver accurate payroll and robust reporting.

This position offers significant autonomy, leadership responsibilities, and opportunities to expand into benefits leadership, supporting a culture of growth and excellence within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll experience; California, Florida and New York preferred
• 2+ years supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance
• Experience with payroll / HRIS systems administration, reporting, and troubleshooting; Ceridian, Dayforce preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with strong reconciliation and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, validations, and issue resolution.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, filings, registrations, notices, and agency communications.
• Oversee payroll deductions, garnishments, retirement plan processing, and year-end payroll activities.
• Develop and improve payroll controls, reporting, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support benefits administration, vendor management, and payroll-benefit integration processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Tools

Ceridian

Dayforce

Job description

Location: San Antonio

Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 + Bonus

Ready to own payroll, tax compliance, and process improvement for one of San Antonio’s most respected employers? This is a high-impact opportunity to lead multi-state payroll operations, drive payroll tax stabilization initiatives, and expand into benefits leadership with a company known for investing in its people and culture.

Why This SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST Opportunity Stands Out

• Join an industry-leading organization recognized for its culture, employee investment, and long-term stability.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, HR, and external vendors on high-priority projects.
• Work with modern payroll and HR technology while helping optimize system functionality and reporting.
• Enjoy a role with significant autonomy, ownership, and decision-making authority.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization that genuinely invests in employee growth and development.
• Influence process improvements, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Of The SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

• Lead end-to-end weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, validations, and issue resolution.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, filings, registrations, notices, and agency communications.
• Oversee payroll deductions, garnishments, retirement plan processing, and year-end payroll activities.
• Develop and improve payroll controls, reporting, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support benefits administration, vendor management, and payroll-benefit integration processes.

Experience Needed Of The SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

• 5+ years of full-cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll experience; California, Florida and New York preferred
• 2+ years supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance.
• Experience with payroll / HRIS systems administration, reporting, and troubleshooting; Ceridian, Dayforce preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with strong reconciliation and analytical capabilities.

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