Payroll Specialist

*Description*
We are hiring for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage payroll administration, benefits processing, HRIS maintenance, and employee data integrity for a workforce of 300+ employees. This role serves as a subject matter expert for payroll, benefits, and HR systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, operational efficiency, and exceptional employee support.
The ideal candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, advanced HRIS knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration

* Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls accurately and on schedule.
* Enter payroll data, adjustments, incentive payments, commissions, and other variable compensation.
* Coordinate timesheet approvals and reconcile payroll information prior to processing.
* Audit payroll records and identify discrepancies before final submission.
* Reconcile quarterly and annual tax filings and coordinate reporting with accounting and tax partners.
* Benefits Administration
* Manage employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries.
* Process benefit deductions and reconcile monthly benefit invoices.
* Coordinate with benefit vendors regarding enrollments, eligibility, and coverage updates.
* Maintain employee records, organizational hierarchies, security access, and HRIS data integrity.
* Perform regular audits of payroll, HRIS, and time management systems.
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
- Experience with Paylocity strongly preferred.
- Experience with comparable HRIS platforms such as Paycom or UKG/UltiPro.
- Payroll certification and/or extensive payroll training preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and reporting functions.
- Experience supporting benefits administration and vendor relationships.
Right now its starting as a 90 day contract for a client , M0f First shift, onsite!
*Experience Level*
Intermediate Level
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Richardson, TX 75081.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.50/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a fully onsite position in Richardson,TX 75081.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

About TEKsystems


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.