Payroll Specialist

Location: Dallas, TX 75202 (1401 Pacific Ave)

FLSA Status: Exempt

About the Role

Responsible for preparation and processing of biweekly in-house payroll; processing on-demand checks, garnishments, and payments for various payroll deductions. Ensures accuracy of payroll transactions and compliance with DART policy and payroll-related federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes biweekly payroll.
• Performs off-schedule payments, such as replacement checks, termination pays, severance payments, bonus payments, and any other miscellaneous payments.
• Processes garnishments, levies, and various payroll deductions; Vehicle Home Storage and generates ad hoc reports.
• Calculates final wage payments, including paid time off, vacation, and sick earnings payoff to ensure terminated employees are paid properly for all hours worked.
• Ensures employees are paid in compliance with federal/state laws and company policies.
• Ensures all documentation is properly authorized and supported according to company policies, procedures, regulatory practices, and legal requirements.
• Develops and maintains desktop procedures and other documents necessary for daily operations of the position.
• Maintains staff records at all times, including archiving and filing.
• Assists in open records requests.
• Maintains and reconciles time and attendance records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Three (3) years of experience in processing and preparing payroll, including working knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Must pass background investigation and credit check.
• Strong computer skills, including solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, and database).
• Knowledge of Lawson Payroll, Crystal Report Writer, and Kronos Time and Attendance systems.
• Proficiency with typical office equipment such as copier, typewriter, calculator, and facsimile.

Skills

• Ability to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Customer-focused mindset; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Strong organizational skills to identify and prioritize deadlines across multiple assignments.
• Ability to orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Strong time management skills; values time and concentrates efforts on important priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and communicate effectively with all levels, both inside and outside the agency.
• Attention to detail and deadline-oriented.
• Excellent analytical ability to find solutions to problems.

Pay

Pay Range: $48,401.00 – $79,862.00

Working Conditions

Works in an office environment with minimal exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions (dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals) while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming all safety precautions and policies are followed.