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Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Contract / Interim)
Employment Type: Contract / Interim
Start Date: ASAP (target start within 1 week)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 100% Onsite
Location: Dallas, TX
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $42.30 per hour (based on experience)
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator for an immediate, onsite contract assignment in Dallas, TX. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and effective administration of employee benefits for a large, multi-state workforce.
The ideal candidate brings strong Paylocity payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and a deep understanding of payroll systems and compliance. Technical payroll expertise is the top priority for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
Benefits Administration
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners
Wheeler Staffing Partners specializes in placing high-impact professionals in contract and interim roles where accuracy, speed, and expertise matter most. Our team provides hands-on support throughout the assignment to ensure success for both consultants and clients.
Payroll and Benefits Administrator, Paylocity
2026-01-09
2026-02-12
Employment Type:
Contract
Industry: Professional Services
Job Number: 8967
Pay Rate: 33.00
Job Description
Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Contract / Interim)
Employment Type: Contract / Interim
Start Date: ASAP (target start within 1 week)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 100% Onsite
Location: Dallas, TX
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $42.30 per hour (based on experience)
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Administrator for an immediate, onsite contract assignment in Dallas, TX. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing and effective administration of employee benefits for a large, multi-state workforce.
The ideal candidate brings strong Paylocity payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and a deep understanding of payroll systems and compliance. Technical payroll expertise is the top priority for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
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Process payroll for approximately 800–1,000 employees, including exempt and non-exempt populations
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Utilize Paylocity to manage payroll processing, updates, and reporting
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Ensure accurate processing of time and attendance data, including reconciliation and issue resolution
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Configure and maintain employee profiles with correct earnings, deductions, tax data, and hour codes
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Collaborate with department timekeepers to ensure proper interpretation and application of timekeeping data
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Monitor, review, and edit daily time and attendance records and schedules
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Maintain accurate employee tax and deduction information across multiple states
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Support multi-state payroll processing for TX, OK, AR, FL, CO, GA, and TN
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Demonstrate strong knowledge of W-2s and year-end payroll procedures
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Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data
Benefits Administration
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Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans (401k with match)
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Manage employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
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Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and support
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Work directly with benefits carriers to resolve issues and ensure accurate plan administration
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Ensure benefits data aligns with payroll deductions and employee records
Required Qualifications
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Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll processing and benefits administration experience
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Paylocity experience is required
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Strong Excel skills (technical proficiency required)
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Experience processing payroll for large employee populations (800+ employees)
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Multi-state payroll experience
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Strong understanding of payroll compliance, W-2s, and year-end processing
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Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
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Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting payroll and benefits within a property management or related industry
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Advanced reporting and reconciliation experience
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Prior interim or contract payroll assignments
Skills & Competencies
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Payroll systems expertise (Paylocity)
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Benefits administration and carrier coordination
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
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Clear and professional communication skills
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Effective time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
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High level of integrity and confidentiality
Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners
Wheeler Staffing Partners specializes in placing high-impact professionals in contract and interim roles where accuracy, speed, and expertise matter most. Our team provides hands-on support throughout the assignment to ensure success for both consultants and clients.
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