Payroll Specialist I

Job Title: Payroll Specialist I

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Compensation: $22-25/hr

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Payroll Specialist I - Contract to Hire - On Site

Location: San Antonio, TX

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist I to process multi-state payroll, ensure compliance, handle employee inquiries, and support a team of 5.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process multi-state weekly, bi-weekly, and special full-cycle payrolls
• Monitor electronic timekeeping systems for accuracy
• Review and approve employee portal changes on a third-party notification system
• Collaborate with the team to ensure accurate payroll transactions
• Review automated system outputs before submitting to the third-party vendor
• Respond to employee payroll-related inquiries
• Prepare and distribute Prevailing Wage reports with supporting documents
• Prepare payroll-related entries for accounting each payroll cycle
• Partner with HR on matters involving compensation, benefits, and disability payments
• Manage compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax legislation
• Distribute, record, and monitor agency tax notices and tracers with a third-party provider
• Prepare materials for internal or external audits as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information
• Other duties and special projects as assigned