Payroll & Benefits Specialist

People Performance Resources•Dallas, TX

About The Position

People Performance Resources (PPR) inspires excellence in workplaces. We serve as a trusted human capital partner to organizations across industries, providing payroll administration, People and Culture consulting, compensation architecture, leadership development, and operational expertise. Our clients rely on us for precision, discretion, and steady leadership. Behind every exceptional workplace is dependable infrastructure — and payroll and benefits administration are at the core of that foundation. We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support accurate, timely, and consistent payroll and core benefits services for multiple client organizations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in accuracy, values process integrity, and enjoys building deep technical expertise. You will operate within established systems and quality standards, partnering closely with our Senior Consultant, Payroll & Benefits, who leads strategy, oversight, and department development. This is a high-trust, execution-focused role that is essential to client confidence and organizational stability. As PPR continues to grow, payroll and benefits delivery must remain dependable, disciplined, and repeatable. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining that stability, allowing department leadership to focus on strategic advancement and continued client excellence. At PPR, we operate with: Ownership — We take responsibility and follow through. Learning — We continuously strengthen our expertise. Adaptability — We remain steady and solutions-focused in change. Fun & Positivity — We build strong relationships and enjoy the work we do. If you are seeking a role where precision matters, culture is a key priority, and growth is intentional, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Requirements

3–5+ years of payroll processing experience (multi-client or multi-state preferred)
Experience supporting benefits administration
Familiarity with payroll platforms such as Paycom, ADP, Paylocity, or similar
Understanding of 401(k) administration and benefit deduction reconciliation
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple payroll cycles
Ownership: You take accountability for deadlines and follow through.
Professional Judgment: You know when to resolve independently and when to escalate thoughtfully.
Calm Under Pressure: You remain steady during peak payroll cycles and tight timelines.
Learning Agility: You welcome feedback and seek to strengthen your expertise over time.
Team Maturity: You respect structure, communicate clearly, and contribute to a sustainable team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a consulting or outsourced HR environment
CPP certification or interest in pursuing certification

Responsibilities

Process multi-state payrolls accurately and on time for assigned clients
Review payroll registers, deductions, and benefit integrations
Maintain clean, audit-ready payroll documentation
Support quarterly and year-end processes (reconciliations, W-2 review, 1099 support)
Identify discrepancies and flag risks early through established escalation paths
Partnerships with clients’ brokers, retirement experts, and third party administrators
401(k) and other retirement plans (eligibility tracking, compliance reporting, contribution reconciliation)
Health: medical, dental, and vision plans
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
COBRA/State continuation coordination
Open enrollment preparation and documentation
Benefit deduction alignment with payroll systems
Follow established payroll and benefits SOPs consistently
Maintain accurate employee data and enrollment records
Document issues, resolutions, and improvement opportunities
Uphold confidentiality, compliance, and data-security standards
Contribute to a calm, predictable payroll experience for clients