TPWD - Payroll Specialist

TPWD - Payroll Specialist I at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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General Description: This position plays a critical behind‑the‑scenes role in ensuring TPWD employees are paid accurately and on‑time while strictly adhering to state and federal requirements. It offers hands‑on exposure to statewide payroll systems and cross‑agency coordination, making it an excellent opportunity to build foundational experience in public‑sector payroll and human resources operations.

• 40% – Assisting with Payroll Tasks and Customer Support Assists with various payroll tasks and provides customer support, including responding to employment and wage verifications; processing prior state service requests; handling incoming mail; assisting with managing payroll inbox; responding to emails; answering questions; calculating and providing payroll and lumpsum estimates; and providing assistance and information to TPWD staff, third‑party vendors, and oversight agencies.
  
  Assists in distributing tax statements (IRS W‑2 and 1095‑C).
• 35% – Preparing Payrolls Assists with preparing payroll data for payroll processing, including coordinating and routing payroll actions, notices, documents, etc.; and maintaining appropriate payroll processing controls.
• 20% – Maintaining Payroll Records Assists in maintaining payroll records and data in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including updating payroll tracking logs; organizing, securing, and retaining records for the required retention period; providing records for audits, oversight reviews, and employee inquiries; and managing records disposition.
• 5% – Marginal Job Duties Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Education:
    
    High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience:
    
    One year experience in payroll, accounting, or financial operations
  • Licensure:
    Applicant must possess a valid State driver’s license (Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license)
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Education:
    
    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field
  • Experience:
    
    Experience using the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS)

Rebecca Gonzales, (512) 389‑4711
Email: rebecca.gonzalesas.gov

Physical Work Address: TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744