Payroll Specialist I

Austin · Pflugerville · USD 60,000-65,000 · Hybrid · Posted Sep 28, 2026

At a glance

The Payroll Specialist I is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state U.S. and Canadian payrolls while ensuring compliance with regulations.
This position requires strong Dayforce HCM experience and manages complex payroll transactions including garnishments, taxes, and reconciliations.

Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payrolls using Dayforce HCM.
Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, direct deposits, tax elections, and deductions.
Audit payroll data for accuracy and resolve payroll discrepancies before payroll transmission.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, compliance requirements, mandatory payouts, payroll taxes, and statutory remittances.
Process garnishments, child support orders, levies, benefits deductions, and other voluntary and involuntary deductions.
Review and reconcile payroll reports, earnings, deductions, taxes, and general ledger interfaces.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, payroll reconciliations, and payroll tax corrections.
Research and resolve employee payroll inquiries while providing exceptional customer service.
Generate payroll reports and perform payroll audits to identify trends, errors, and process improvements.

Five (5) or more years of payroll processing experience.
Strong hands-on experience using Dayforce HCM within the last seven (7) years.
Minimum of three (2) years of end-to-end Canadian payroll processing experience, including payroll compliance, mandatory payouts, and year-end reporting.
Experience processing multi-state payroll for high-volume employee populations.
Working knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance.

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
Experience with payroll audits, payroll tax corrections, and year-end processing (W-2, W-2C, quarter-end reconciliations).
Experience supporting payroll audits, payroll system implementations, and continuous process improvements.