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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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NOW HIRING! Bilingual Payroll & HR Administrator Dallas, TX Full-Time | Starting at $18.00/HR Build Your Career in Human Resources! We're looking for an organized, professional, and detail-oriented Bilingual Payroll & HR…
Position Summary The Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll Administrator / Functional Analyst is responsible for administering, configuring, implementing, and supporting Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll and related HCM applications. This…
service, support and administrative solutions in the areas of payroll, human resources, benefits and risk management. At Peoplease,... ...improve every day. Peoplease is looking for a qualified Payroll Specialist to join…
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Payroll Administrator Dallas, TX – hybrid, 3 days onsite We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll processing across a complex global, multi-entity organization. This role is res…
Full-time Areas of Interest Accounting/Finance Location(s) Richardson - Texas - United States of America About the role As a CBRE Sr Payroll Tax Analyst, you will be responsible for all functions relating to payroll tax…
love to have you join our rapidly growing team! Position Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented, motivated, and skilled HR Payroll Coordinator to join our growing team in our North Dallas office. In this role, you'll…
$36 per hour
Job Title: Payroll Specialist Location (City, State): Dallas, Texas Assignment Type: Contract Assignment Pay: $36 / hr Work Schedule: Full-Time | Standard Business Hours; Hybrid - in-office 3 days per week in Dallas, TX…
Job Description Job Description HR - Payroll/ HR Operations Specialist requires: CPA or MBA Public Accounting experience Experience in SAP FI/CO, Hyperion HFM & Essbase Bachelor's degree in accounting or related experien…
POSITION SUMMARY Integrative Emergency Services, LLC (“IES”) is seeking a Payroll Coordinator who will be responsible for accurately processing payrolls and acting as a liaison between Clinicians and IES. This position w…
enjoying work-life balance. Apply today and grow with us! General Summary This individual is a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our dedicated Home Heal…
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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