Senior Payroll Administrator

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• Senior Payroll Administrator
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• Location: San Antonio, TX
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• Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 + Bonus
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Are you a payroll professional who enjoys owning the process from start to finish while driving compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement? Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to oversee multi-state payroll operations, lead payroll tax compliance efforts, and serve as a key resource for payroll-related initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while working for an organization recognized for its strong culture, employee-focused environment, and long-term stability.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

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• Join a well-established organization with a reputation for investing in its employees and fostering a positive workplace culture.
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• Collaborate with senior leadership, Human Resources, and external partners on strategic payroll and compliance initiatives.
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• Work with advanced payroll and HRIS platforms while helping enhance system capabilities and reporting functionality.
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• Enjoy a high level of ownership and autonomy in a role where your expertise is valued.
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• Contribute to process improvement projects that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
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• Expand your exposure beyond payroll through involvement in benefits administration and related programs.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage full-cycle weekly and biweekly payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees across multiple states.
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• Review payroll data for accuracy through audits, reconciliations, and exception reporting.
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• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including filings, registrations, notices, and agency correspondence.
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• Administer payroll deductions, garnishments, retirement contributions, and year-end payroll activities.
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• Develop, maintain, and enhance payroll procedures, controls, and process documentation.
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• Generate and analyze payroll reports to support leadership and compliance requirements.
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• Partner with HR and external vendors to coordinate benefits administration and payroll integration activities.
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• Assist with system enhancements, testing, reporting improvements, and payroll-related projects.
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Qualifications

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• 5+ years of experience managing full-cycle, multi-state U.S. payroll operations.
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• Experience processing payroll in states such as California, Florida, and New York is highly preferred.
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• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
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• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
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• Experience administering and troubleshooting payroll and HRIS systems, preferably Ceridian Dayforce.
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reconciliations, data analysis, and reporting.
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• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to payroll accuracy.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compliance standards.
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