Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Contract / Interim) Employment Type: Contract / Interim Start Date: ASAP (target start within 1 week) Schedule: Monday–Friday | 100% Onsite Pay Rate: $30.00 – $42.30 per hour (based on experience) Position Overview Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator for an immediate, onsite contract assignment in Dallas, TX. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and effective administration of employee benefits for a large, multi-state workforce. The ideal candidate brings strong Paylocity payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and a deep understanding of payroll systems and compliance. Technical payroll expertise is the top priority for this role. Key Responsibilities Process payroll for approximately 800–1,000 employees, including exempt and non-exempt populations Utilize Paylocity to manage payroll processing, updates, and reporting Ensure accurate processing of time and attendance data, including reconciliation and issue resolution Configure and maintain employee profiles with correct earnings, deductions, tax data, and hour codes Collaborate with department timekeepers to ensure proper interpretation and application of timekeeping data Monitor, review, and edit daily time and attendance records and schedules Maintain accurate employee tax and deduction information across multiple states Support multi-state payroll processing for TX, OK, AR, FL, CO, GA, and TN Demonstrate strong knowledge of W-2s and year-end payroll procedures Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data Benefits Administration Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans (401k with match) Manage employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and support Work directly with benefits carriers to resolve issues and ensure accurate plan administration Ensure benefits data aligns with payroll deductions and employee records Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll processing and benefits administration experience Paylocity experience is required Strong Excel skills (technical proficiency required) Experience processing payroll for large employee populations (800+ employees) Strong understanding of payroll compliance, W-2s, and year-end processing Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting payroll and benefits within a property management or related industry Advanced reporting and reconciliation experience Prior interim or contract payroll assignments Payroll systems expertise (Paylocity) Benefits administration and carrier coordination Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities Clear and professional communication skills Effective time management and ability to meet strict deadlines High level of integrity and confidentiality Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners Wheeler Staffing Partners specializes in placing high-impact professionals in contract and interim roles where accuracy, speed, and expertise matter most. Our team provides hands-on support throughout the assignment to ensure success for both consultants and clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr