PEO Payroll Specialist

SWBC

Payroll Specialist processing accurate multi-state payroll for SWBC’s PEO clients. Managing deductions, garnishments, new-hire documents, reconciliations, and client payroll issues.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including multi-state payroll, garnishments, and compliance with labor regulations. Proficient in maintaining payroll records and effectively communicating with clients to resolve issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingGarnishments & General DeductionsW-2 & I-9 MaintenanceFundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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Hard Skills

Multi-State PayrollPayroll ReconciliationData EntryJob Costed PayrollCertified Payrolls

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Multi-Task

Tools & Technologies

Payroll Database SystemsTime Clock SystemsMS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Department of LaborFair Labor Standards ActE-VerifyPayroll SchedulesAuto Dealership Payroll

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary SWBC PEO representative and primary contact with assigned clients and shared employees
Fulfill customer service needs
Process multi-state, weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll schedules accurately and timely
Maintain payroll-related accounts and process multi-state payroll
Reconcile and ensure accuracy of the payroll system
Prepare forms, enter data into the payroll system, compute wages and deductions, and post to payroll records
Interact with clients regarding payroll questions and problem resolution
Maintain records supporting payroll transactions, including salary changes, deduction changes, terminations, and name and address changes
Resolve payroll issues and discrepancies with clients
Process garnishments
Collect and ensure accurate processing of new hire paperwork and documents in payroll and timekeeping systems
Maintain W-4 and I-9 documents for client new hires and process E-Verify
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll processing, garnishments & general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance
Based upon client payroll processing assignment, a minimum of three (3) years of experience with auto dealership payroll processing, garnishments & general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance may be required
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
Bilingual preferred
Working knowledge of processing job costed and certified payrolls
Knowledge of time clock systems
Knowledge of the Department of Labor and Fair Labor Standards Act in regards to payroll and overtime
Working knowledge of personal computers and payroll database systems
Working knowledge of handling routine payroll tasks and effectively communicating the results
Proficient skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organization skills
Strong listening skills with the ability to focus on detail, demonstrate accuracy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Able to process multiple payrolls for numerous clients with various payroll schedules
Able to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
Able to multi-task and adapt to change
Able to sit for long periods of time performing sedentary activities
Must complete pre-employment drug testing
SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive overall compensation package
Work/Life balance
Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
Years of Service awards
Career enhancement and growth opportunities
Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
Continuing education and career certifications
Variety of healthcare coverage options
Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
Lucrative Wellness Program