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Payroll Specialist jobs in Oklahoma City, OK
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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Ground Specialist Why work at Arbor Masters? Job Type: Seasonal Pay Range $20-$23 hr. Arbor Masters company is committed to nurturing a culturally inclusive environment that hires, trains, and promotes regardless of race…
that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.How you’ll contribute Utilization Review Specialist facilitates clinical reviews on all patient admissions and continued stays. UR an…
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Join Spirit HR as Our Payroll Manager ! Are you an experienced payroll professional who enjoys leading a team, improving processes... ...train, coach and conduct performance check-ins with payroll specialists. Identify a…
Requisition Number: 236323 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Route Specialist to cover open routes during vacation and holiday schedules. Route Specialists perform all of the same functions of a Route Service Sales Rep…
: Credit Files Imaging Specialist Oklahoma City, OK Onsite Position BancFirst Tower, Downtown Oklahoma City 100 N. Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Full Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPO…
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Plumbing Return Repair Specialist handles plumbing repairs that require follow-up visits due to the need for special-order parts, complex diagnostics, or extended labor time. This position requires e…
Cooper Auto Group is a family owned business (since 1946), and as a family, we are committed to caring for each other. We’re a customer and employee focused company that strives for excellence through our uncompromising…
Payroll Specialist Location: Oklahoma City, OK; Billings, MT; Dallas, TX Department: Payroll Reports To: Manager, Payroll Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position Summary The Payroll Specialist is responsible for…
Ted Moore Auto Group is seeking Automotive Billing Clerk to join our team at our corporate office in downtown Oklahoma City, OK. We offer on-site training, prefer to promote from within, and have a strong understanding o…
$20 - $25 per hour
Position : Payroll Specialist Location : Oklahoma City, OK Assignment Type : Contract-to-hire Compensation : $20.00 - $25.00 / Per Hour DOE Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). We…
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What payroll specialists earn in Oklahoma City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$25 | $40k–$52k |
| Mid level | $24–$31 | $49k–$64k |
| Senior | $30–$38 | $62k–$80k |
Adjusted for the Oklahoma City 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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