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Payroll Specialist jobs in Fort Worth, 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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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…
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REPAIR SPECIALIST Fort Worth, TX 76177 Pay Rate: $17.00/hour Full-Time | Monday Friday | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Position Overview We are seeking a Repair Specialist to perform inspection, repair, assembly, disassembly, testing,…
Texas City: Fort Worth General Overview Functional Area: Quality (QUA) Career Stream: Operations Quality (OPQ) Role: Specialist (SPE) Job Title: Specialist, Operations Quality Job Code : SPE-QUA-OPQ Job Level: Band 08 Di…
Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemDepartment: Department of JusticeSalary: Starting at $115,711 Per year (GS 13)Dates: Open 09/23/2026 to 09/30/2026Schedule: Full-timeWork type: PermanentRelocation: FalsePos…
About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Supervisory Control Specialist to join our Client Relationship Group within Wealth and Investment Management. This role is responsible for supervisory oversight of practice…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
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…
Utility Billing Specialist Job Description Department: Property Management Reports to: Investor Account Manager FLSA status: Exempt Supervises others: No Defined Role: The Utility Billing Specialist is responsible for ac…
Fort Worth General Overview Functional Area: Information Technology (ITM) Career Stream: IT Solutions (SOLN) Role: Specialist (SPE) Job Title: Specialist, IT Solutions Job Code: SPE-ITM-SOLN Job Level: Band 8 Direct/Indi…
Early Childhood Elementary High School Middle School Area ~ Student Services Job Title: Diagnostic Evaluation Specialist School: Campus Description: Date Posted: 9/3/2026 Deadline: 2026-10-03 Openings: 3 Commitment: Full…
Company: Watson Hygienics Location: Hybrid Job Type: Full-Time Description Watson Hygienics is looking for a dedicated Payroll Assistant to join our team in Fort Worth. This full-time, hybrid position is an excellent opp…
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What payroll specialists earn in Fort Worth
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$27 | $44k–$56k |
| Mid level | $25–$34 | $53k–$70k |
| Senior | $33–$42 | $68k–$87k |
Adjusted for the Fort Worth market from national ranges.
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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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