Payroll Processing Associate

Location: Dallas, TX

About the role

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Payroll Processing Associate to join our dynamic team in the Distribution industry. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time by managing payroll processes with precision and care. In this fast-paced environment, your work impacts every corner of the business—from frontline staff to senior management. This is more than data entry—it’s about problem-solving, protecting sensitive information, and supporting our workforce. Your accuracy and dedication will keep our operations humming and our employees happy.

Responsibilities

• Process manual check requests using Company payroll systems (training provided).
• Work with Time and Labor and other internal web-based applications.
• Communicate with internal departments and external contacts to resolve payroll issues and ensure timely processing.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive payroll data.
• Analyze employee statements to troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Use 10-key calculator and keyboard efficiently for accurate data entry with minimal errors.
• Support payroll operations for both union and non-union wage plans (training provided).
• Flex schedule to meet business needs, including weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where urgency and accuracy are key.

Requirements

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access (especially for data entry).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and resolve payroll issues.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and work well in a team.
• High energy, dependability, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Comfortable working weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to quickly adapt in a fast-changing, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience working with union and non-union payroll plans is beneficial.

Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Pay

$15.02 to $18.78 per hour

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with flexibility to meet business needs including weekends, holidays, and overtime when required.