Mortgage Payroll Processor

About the role

Texana Bank first opened its doors in 1914 in Linden, Texas. In the past century, banks in our region have come and gone, but Texana is different. At Texana, we believe in growing for the right reasons — to better serve you. Texana now boasts four full service branches throughout East Texas, in addition to two branches in Arkansas and one in Keller, TX. We also have several mortgage offices to serve you. We' re bringing honesty back to banking. Our staff has the tools and knowledge to help you achieve your goals faster. At Texana, we call you by name, and we' re personally invested in your success. We' re not going anywhere.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Texana Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Position Type: Full-Time, Salaried Exempt

Department: Mortgage Operations

Reports To: Human Resources Manager, Mortgage Division

Position Summary

The Mortgage Payroll Processor has deep expertise in commission structures, multi-state compliance, and compensation agreements within the mortgage industry. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll operations, accounting principles, and employee support. The Mortgage Payroll Processor is proactive, analytical, and capable of managing complex payroll scenarios with precision.

Responsibilities

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Interpret and apply complex commission plans and compensation agreements for mortgage professionals.
• Maintain detailed records of compensation adjustments, bonuses, and overrides.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR teams to align payroll with organizational goals and P&L statements.
• Reconcile payroll transactions with accounting systems and assist in financial reporting.
• Provide expert-level support to employees regarding payroll inquiries, deductions, and earnings.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll and ensure timely updates to processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commission-based compensation structures.
• Experience with multi-state payroll compliance and reporting.
• Familiarity with profit and loss (P&L) statements and their impact on payroll decisions.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.