Senior Payroll Contractor

Senior Payroll Contractor
Uptown Dallas | Fully On-Site

Unity Search has partnered with an established company seeking a Senior Payroll Contractor for an immediate assignment. This role is fully on-site in Dallas, five days per week, and is expected to run through January 2027, with a possible extension through February. This person will take ownership of assigned payrolls and support payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and year-end activities. This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working independently and resolving complex issues.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently process assigned domestic biweekly payrolls for an organization with roughly 2,000 employees across all 50 states.
• Review and audit payroll data, research discrepancies, and resolve processing issues.
• Respond to employee payroll questions with clear, professional communication.
• Research and resolve employment tax and compliance notices, including communicating directly with tax agencies.
• Assist with quarterly and annual payroll compliance, including year-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Support payroll tax projects and system reconciliations, using Excel to validate data and identify discrepancies.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience independently processing multi-state payroll, including familiarity with state-specific requirements such as California.
• Solid understanding of payroll fundamentals and employment tax compliance, including experience resolving tax issues and agency notices.
• Workday payroll experience strongly preferred; other payroll system experience will be considered. Experience with payroll tax compliance systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
• Strong technology skills.
• Comfortable using AI tools.
• Ability to take ownership, manage deadlines, and resolve issues with limited oversight.
• Strong attention to detail and professional communication skills.
• Availability to work fully on-site in Dallas, Monday–Friday.
• Immediate availability and commitment to complete the assignment through January 2027, with potential to continue through February.

Interview process: Two rounds, an initial phone screen followed by an in-person interview.

If you’re a self-sufficient payroll professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to connect. Apply today to learn more!