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Payroll Specialist

FirstDay Foundation
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Academic Req: Associates Degree with 2 years’ experience OR 4 years’ experience to substitute education

Certifications: CPP Preferred but not required

Work experience: 5 years multi-state payroll experience, preferably with Federal Contracting and Project Based payroll and knowledgeable in all aspects of payroll.

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables:

  • Responsible to manage all payroll duties for assigned company.
  • Work closely with your Managers/Supervisors to audit payroll and request approvals
  • Responsible for timely processing all helpdesk tickets for your companies
  • Provide situational awareness to management on any critical problem or issue that may arise in your area.


Other Responsibilities:

  • Process audit reports each pay period as noted in Payroll Checklist
  • Process Verification of Employment requests
  • Process Garnishments for your companies
  • Work as a team player to assist other payroll specialists to meet payroll deadlines


Requirements:

Experience & Background:

  • Five (5) plus years of payroll experience with a high volume, multi-state organization.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State payroll requirements, FLSA, employment tax reporting and garnishment processing knowledge
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, (Excel, Word, Teams) and Workday


Language Skills:

  • Ability to effectively communicate with Associates at all levels in the organization
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English, preference given to candidates who are bilingual (written and speaking) in Spanish
  • Well-developed verbal, listening and phone communication skills
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to write routine correspondence


Behavioral Characteristics:

  • Strong customer service focus and commitment
  • Ability to develop a highly skilled and respected team
  • Ability to organize and prioritize many different tasks, and respond accordingly
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Detailed and accurate
  • Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material


English (United States)

If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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