Payroll Specialist, Paycom

This position is responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple locations, ensuring payroll compliance, analyzing payroll data, and maintaining payroll system integrity. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of payroll experience, hands-on proficiency with Paycom, and a strong understanding of payroll processing, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

Payroll Analyst – Paycom

Location: Plano, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid | 4 Days Onsite, 1 Day Remote
Onsite Requirements: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday required onsite; fourth onsite day is flexible
Salary: $50,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Analyst for a full-time opportunity in Plano, TX. This position is responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple locations, ensuring payroll compliance, analyzing payroll data, and maintaining payroll system integrity.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of payroll experience, hands-on proficiency with Paycom, and a strong understanding of payroll processing, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. This individual must be highly analytical, organized, and comfortable managing multiple payroll priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

This position requires four days onsite each week, including Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The fourth onsite day may be Tuesday or Thursday, with the remaining day worked remotely. This hybrid schedule is mandatory and non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

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  Support end-to-end payroll processing, including time entry review, payroll calculations, garnishments, deductions, and payroll settlements.
  
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  Review employee timekeeping records and payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
  
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  Conduct detailed payroll variance analysis across multiple Employer Identification Numbers (EINs).
  
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  Research payroll discrepancies and communicate findings to appropriate internal teams for resolution.
  
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  Process and maintain payroll information using Paycom, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
  
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  Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and analyses to support operational and financial reporting.
  
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  Monitor payroll trends, metrics, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for process improvement.
  
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  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
  
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  Administer payroll garnishments, deductions, adjustments, and other payroll-related transactions.
  
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  Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, tax filings, reconciliations, and audits.
  
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  Develop, document, and maintain payroll procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.
  
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  Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve payroll-related issues.
  
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  Respond to employee and management payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  
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  Maintain accurate payroll records while protecting confidential employee and compensation information.
  
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  Stay current on payroll regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
  
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  Support additional payroll projects, reporting initiatives, and process improvements as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications

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  2–5 years of experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or payroll analysis.
  
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  Hands-on experience with Paycom payroll software is required.
  
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  Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, garnishments, deductions, and compliance requirements.
  
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  Experience reviewing payroll data, researching discrepancies, and performing payroll reconciliations.
  
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  Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
  
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  Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  
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  Excellent attention to detail and commitment to payroll accuracy.
  
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  Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
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  Ability to handle sensitive payroll and employee information with confidentiality and professionalism.
  
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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  
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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  
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  Ability to work onsite in Plano, TX, four days per week, including mandatory onsite attendance Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Previous payroll experience within the healthcare industry.
  
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  Experience processing payroll across multiple locations or EINs.
  
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  Experience with payroll variance analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
  
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  Familiarity with year-end payroll processing, W-2 preparation, and payroll audits.
  
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  Experience identifying and implementing payroll process improvements.
  
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  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.
  

Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners?

Wheeler Staffing Partners connects talented professionals with career opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and long-term goals. Our recruiting team provides personalized support throughout the hiring process, helping candidates explore meaningful opportunities and take the next step in their careers.

Wheeler Staffing Partners is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.