Payroll Administrator

Location: Dallas, Texas | Assignment Type: Direct Hire

About the role

A growing organization with a geographically distributed workforce is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join a small, collaborative Finance/Payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with payroll leadership while gaining exposure to U.S. and international payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for U.S. employees and support payroll activities for employees located internationally.
• Coordinate payroll information with third-party providers, local vendors, and employer-of-record partners.
• Review and implement employee updates, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, and allowances.
• Verify payroll reports and employee data before payroll is finalized.
• Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and assist with general ledger reconciliation.
• Research and resolve differences between payroll records and accounting balances.
• Reconcile payroll taxes, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, invoices, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Review payroll funding requirements and assist with cash reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, tax information, earnings history, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Support annual payroll reporting, tax forms, reconciliations, and bonus processes.
• Help ensure payroll practices meet applicable federal, state, and international requirements.
• Assist with payroll audits and provide requested documentation.
• Prepare payroll reports and analysis for HR, Finance, Accounting, and management.
• Respond to employee questions involving compensation, deductions, taxes, direct deposit, and other payroll matters.
• Coordinate payroll-related benefit deductions and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll system updates, testing, implementations, and process improvements.
• Help maintain accurate information between payroll, HRIS, timekeeping, and benefits systems.
• Protect confidential employee and compensation information while maintaining strong internal controls.

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Strong hands-on experience processing U.S. payroll, particularly multi-state payroll.
• Exposure to international payroll is required.
• Experience supporting employees or entities across multiple countries is a plus.
• Working knowledge of international payroll practices and statutory requirements.
• Experience with ADP software highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and payroll-system capabilities.
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across different locations and time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Payroll certifications such as CPP, CEBS, GBA, or CBP are a plus.

Pay

$80,000 – $120,000 / Annually, with flexibility based on experience

Schedule

Hybrid — 2 days in office and 3 days remote

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)