Payroll Specialist

PrideStaff Financial has partnered with a client in Farmer's Branch looking for a payroll specialist with 2-3 years of processing experience to join their team!

This is a temporary role that will be 4-6 months in length.

This role will provide crucial support during the transition from UKG to Workday. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable handling specialized payroll elements like garnishments and prevailing wages, and possess strong Excel reporting skills.

This is a support role focused on operational execution rather than full-cycle payroll, requiring a commitment to meeting strict payroll timelines.

Location : Farmer's Branch, TX

Schedule : 100% On-Site | M-F 8-5

Compensation : $25-27 / hr DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing Support : Provide essential support in the processing of bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll cycles for designated business units.
• Specialized Processing : Handle and process complex, specialized payroll components, including garnishments and various miscellaneous deductions.
• Prevailing Wage Focus : Process and manage specialized payroll for employees subject to Prevailing Wages, including the generation of highly detailed reports (experience with these extensive reports is a significant plus).
• System Implementation Support : Work closely with the Payroll Lead (Erica) to maintain operational continuity and data integrity during the ERP system implementation and migration (UKG to Workday).
• Reporting : Generate and analyze payroll reports using advanced features in Microsoft Excel, including V-Lookups and Pivot Tables.

Required Skills & Experience

Personality & Work Style

Preferred Skills

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to) : $25.00 - $27.00