Payroll Specialist

Russell Tobin and Associates/Pride Global is currently seeking a Payroll Specialist to work for our client's team in Dallas, TX. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in the retail industry. The position is a 6-month contract with the possibility of conversion. Apply now, for immediate consideration!

Work Location: Dallas, TX
Pay Rate: $15-$21/hourly
Duration: 6-month contract - possibility of conversion

GENERAL FUNCTION

As part of the HR Operations Team, the Specialist-Payroll function processes payroll in a high volume Multi EIN and Multi-State environment for North America operations. The processing of payroll includes auditing, issue resolution and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely payrolls. Acts as front line support for incoming inquiries related to associates’ pay and provides exceptional customer service and problem resolution. Maintains a strict confidentiality of information at all times.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for processing, balancing, and transmitting payrolls to and from ADP payroll to ensure completeness of the payroll process for weekly, bi-weekly and monthly disbursement of multi-state and multi-country (US & Canada) payroll for 40,000 employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
• Processing that includes, but not limited to, new hires, STD, wage assignments, relocation, compensation, additional pays, bonus and commissions, direct deposit and pay cards, and terminations final pay
• Ensure automated timekeeping hours file is processed and balanced
• Calculates and creates out of sequence pay entries for corrections
• Ensure processing of tax and GL processes for accurate reporting to ADP and Accounting and troubleshoots errors for resolution
• Frequently interacts with various departments
• Assist with various payroll, tax, and benefit reconciliations and audits
• Creates, tracks and works to resolve service requests with 3rd party payroll provider
• Support direct training needs for incoming payroll staff
• Identifies critical pay incoming tickets to determine need for On Demand pay cards/checks and processes emergency pays.
• Addresses incoming inquiries from tickets system, internal employees, stakeholders, or regulatory agencies and escalates internally
• Stays informed of all payroll and HR policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable state, local and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Follow prescribed procedures and workflow
• Run employee pay detail reports as needed for HR, Legal, Compliance requests
• Provide excellent customer service to employees, coworkers

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 3+ years Payroll experience required
• Proficiency in ADP Global View
• Previous experience with reporting, data analysis or payroll reconciliations
• Solid understanding of payroll effects to payroll tax and accounting
• Ability to create and modify reports using Globalview reports
• Multi-state payroll processing experience in a fast paced/large volume environment

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization.

We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

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Russell Tobin is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.