Payroll Specialist I

Payroll Specialist ITexas Department of Transportation is seeking a Financial/Payroll Specialist I. Come join our team at our beautiful, new Stassney campus in Austin, where you will enjoy a hybrid work schedule (with minimal in-person days), covered employee parking, walking trails, on-site fitness center, coffee bar, and on-site cafeteria. We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house fitness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.Stassney Campus:Minimum Salary: 50,000.00Maximum Salary: 64,469.00Pay Basis: YearlyFLSA Status: NonexemptWork Locations: Stassney Hq – Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744Travel: Yes, 5 % of the TimeShift: Day JobShift Details: 40Location Flexibility: OnsiteLocation Flexibility Details: Up to 4 days telework after an initial onboarding period.Benefits and PerksAt TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:Retirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time EmployeesOn-the-Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily-Friendly Policies and ProgramsIn 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.Position DescriptionPerforms moderately complex timekeeping and payroll functions. Assists with all payroll processing and timesheet review, as well as related payroll recording and reporting functions. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential DutiesProcesses payroll transactions in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures; research critical transactions and recommends alternative solutions.Maintains appropriate payroll processing controlsCommunicates and coordinates with staff and external entities to research, explain, and/or resolve complex payroll, leave, tax, or retirement-related questions and issues; ensures the correct interpretation and application of various laws, codes, rules, accounting controls, and other matters pertaining to payroll operations.Processes payroll and verifies accuracy of hours to be paid.Assists with preparing system for monthly overtime payroll, completing the fiscal year end leave conversion process and granting/refreshing system screens to update employee system access.Provides assistance and responds to district and division time administrators and/or employees with functionality and procedural payroll questions and issues.Assists with managing and clearing daily system exceptions.Assists with audits for on and off cycle payrolls.Performs other job duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, or a related discipline.Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.Experience: 1 year of experience in time and labor, payroll, accounting, or related work experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.Preferred QualificationsBachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, etc. highly preferred.2 or more years processing Payroll.Experience using PeopleSoft or similar software to process payroll.State payroll experienceCompetencies:Proficient skill in –Payroll processing and related reporting including 941 reporting, W-2 and 1099 processingAnalyzing payroll projects and tasks, prioritizing setting goals and meeting payroll deadlines.Time and labor, timekeeping and related reporting and resolutionMaintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customersAbility to –Adjust to changing workplace demandsMaintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of state employees, taxpayers, and other members of the public.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsSitting – prolonged periods of timeRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingConditions of Employment:Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) Texas State Agency Business Administrators Association