Bilingual Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Bilingual Payroll Specialist

Location (City, State): Irving, TX

Work Schedule: Full-time, M-F, 8-5

Type of Employment: Contract to Hire

Compensation: $24/hr - $25/hr

Industry: Professional Services

Benefits: Dental, Vision, and Health benefits available after 60 days on contract

Job Description

Addison Group is partnering with our client to identify a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations. This role is responsible for processing payroll data, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with wage and labor regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with internal teams and the Payroll Manager while handling sensitive and confidential information.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and enter weekly and biweekly time data into the payroll system, resolving missing or inconsistent entries with supervisors
• Coordinate with third-party payroll providers and internal departments to verify payroll inputs prior to processing
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and make necessary corrections or off-cycle adjustments
• Upload and manage employee pay documentation within the payroll portal
• Administer payroll deductions including child support, garnishments, and other legally required withholdings
• Prepare certified payroll and wage compliance reports on a weekly and monthly basis for project and contractor needs
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements for both federally funded and non-federal projects
• Support payroll reporting related to OCIP, CCIP, and ACIP programs
• Complete payroll close activities including general ledger entries and job cost allocations
• Track and reconcile vacation balances and assist with annual payout processes
• Set up and maintain employee direct deposit information
• Process final pay for terminated employees, ensuring all outstanding balances are accurately calculated and issued
• Provide support to the Payroll Manager with retirement plans, payroll taxes, and levy-related matters
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable payroll laws and regulations
• Manage payroll workflows to meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, timekeeping, and time-off requests
• Assist with year-end payroll reporting and audits as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and support payroll-related audit and compliance requests
• Perform payroll filing and documentation tasks as required
  
  

Qualifications

• 2 years of payroll experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with payroll systems, timekeeping platforms, and payroll reporting
• Knowledge of prevailing wage, certified payroll, and compliance reporting preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and confidentiality requirements
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll-related software
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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