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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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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications,…
$60k - $65k
: Our HOLT CAT San Antonio Corporate Office is seeking to hire a Lead Online Portal Billing Administrator position to their growing team! They are responsible for the successful coordination and oversight of related port…
$20 per hour
Job Title: Billing Coordinator Location: San Antonio, TX Job Type: Contract to Hire Compensation: $20/hr Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) Billing Coordinator We're looking for a…
seeking a talented individual to perform as a supervisor on the payroll team while maintaining high confidentiality and effective... ...and list of standard clients requested reports. Assist Payroll Specialist with labor…
We are currently looking for an Accounting Specialist at the beautiful Holiday Inn Riverwalk located in the center of downtown San Antonio... ...payment of invoices, receipt of monies owed to the hotel and payroll. A lit…
JOB SUMMARY The Accounts Payable Specialist provides both administrative and financial support to the organization by processing payable transactions, and monitoring accounts payable functions to ensure timeliness and ac…
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…
$60k - $80k
Job Description Job Description Payroll Tax Manager – Lead Precision in Payroll Operations Location: San Antonio, TX Industry: Healthcare | Medicaid | HCBS | FMSA Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt Salary Range: $60,000…
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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