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Payroll Specialist jobs in San Antonio, 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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information professionally Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting small to mid-sized businesses Experience with payroll, sales tax, or intercompany transactions Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, fin…
OverviewJoin us as we Rise to the ChallengeAt KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we…
in all types of weather conditions.Must be willing to work overtime when needed, including occasional weekend workThe Associate Specialist/ Analyst level requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 0-2 year…
$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…
$22 - $25 per hour
Job Title: Payroll Specialist I Location: San Antonio, Texas Job Type: Contract to Hire Compensation: $22-25/hr Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) Payroll Specialist I - Contract…
Athra Systems is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to support the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the organization. This position will work within the Human Resources department…
Job Summary The Healthcare Data & Billing Coordinator is responsible for collecting, validating, and organizing patient census and clinical documentation from multiple electronic medical record (EMR) systems to support a…
serve over 95,000 businesses and process over $135B in annual payroll. As a "One Employer Solution” headquartered in Chandler, Arizona... ...out more by visiting . Position Summary The Payroll Specialist helps support ou…
We are currently seeking a Temporary Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will perform tasks to establish and maintain employee and payroll records. The Payroll Specialist’s duties include checking and…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – San Antonio, TX – Job # 3603b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers arou…
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What payroll specialists earn in San Antonio
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $51k–$67k |
| Senior | $31–$40 | $65k–$84k |
Adjusted for the San Antonio 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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