SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Ready to own payroll, tax compliance, and process improvement for one of San Antonio’s most respected employers? This is a high-impact opportunity to lead multi-state payroll operations, drive payroll tax stabilization initiatives, and expand into benefits leadership with a company known for investing in its people and culture.

Why This SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join an industry-leading organization recognized for its culture, employee investment, and long-term stability.
• Partner closely with executive leadership, HR, and external vendors on high-priority projects.
• Work with modern payroll and HR technology while helping optimize system functionality and reporting.
• Enjoy a role with significant autonomy, ownership, and decision-making authority.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization that genuinely invests in employee growth and development.
• Influence process improvements, automation, and operational excellence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of the SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST:

• Lead end-to-end weekly and biweekly multi-state payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, validations, and issue resolution.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, filings, registrations, notices, and agency communications.
• Oversee payroll deductions, garnishments, retirement plan processing, and year-end payroll activities.
• Develop and improve payroll controls, reporting, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support benefits administration, vendor management, and payroll-benefit integration processes.

Experience needed of the SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST:

• 5+ years of full-cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll experience; California, Florida and New York preferred
• 2+ years supervisory or leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance.
• Experience with payroll / HRIS systems administration, reporting, and troubleshooting; Ceridian, Dayforce preferred
• Advanced Excel skills with strong reconciliation and analytical capabilities.

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