Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a Contract basis in Dallas, Texas. This position is ideal for someone who can quickly take ownership of payroll operations, work with limited oversight, and deliver accurate, timely results. The role supports payroll administration for a large multi-entity workforce and partners closely with internal teams to maintain compliance and resolve pay-related issues.

Responsibilities:
• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for more than 200 employees across six automotive dealership locations using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review and enter payroll information with precision, including personnel updates, pay changes, benefit deductions, commissions, and special adjustments.
• Process payroll for a blended employee population that includes salaried, hourly, and commission-based team members.
• Audit payroll records before submission to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company guidelines and applicable payroll regulations.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and other payroll matters.
• Coordinate with human resources and accounting teams to support smooth payroll cycles and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Prepare and upload payroll data in ADP Workforce Now while maintaining organized and reliable payroll documentation.
• Work on-site Monday through Friday and manage payroll priorities effectively in a fast-paced business environment.• Demonstrated hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing is required.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle payroll for a workforce of 200 or more employees.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll practices for salaried, hourly, and commissioned employees.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling sensitive payroll data.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training and maintain productivity in a deadline-driven setting.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners such as HR and accounting.
• Background in automotive dealership payroll is preferred.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll environments is a plus.