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Payroll Specialist jobs in Dallas, TX
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-state U.S. employee population in Dallas, Texas. This role combines hands-on payroll ex…
Reference: PR/611947_1790607721An innovative and fast-growing organization is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Indirect Services to support global procurement initiatives across a variety of indirect spend catego…
Req ID: 141148 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: Texas City: Richardson SummaryThe Specialist, IT Solutions will engage with site business functions to identify and advocate business process improvement oppor…
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contributions? If so, let's start the conversation. Iron Mountain is seeking a vision-driven Transformation & Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our Digital Business Unit Delivery Transformation & Innovation team.…
years management experience in the petroleum industry preferred.Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:The Specialist/ Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job rel…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
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Start your journey with Blue Compass RV as we are looking for Payroll Clerk to join our team. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Blue Compass RV based out of Fort Lauderdale is the fastest growing RV Company with more than 100+ RV de…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Dallas, TX – Job # 3602b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around pr…
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What payroll specialists earn in Dallas
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $45k–$58k |
| Mid level | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
| Senior | $34–$43 | $70k–$90k |
National ranges — pay in Dallas typically tracks these.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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