Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Contract / Interim)

Employment Type:

Contract / Interim

Start Date:

ASAP (target start within 1 week)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday | 100% Onsite

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $42.30 per hour (based on experience)

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.

• Process payroll for approximately 800–1,000 employees, including exempt and non-exempt populations
• Utilize Paylocity to manage payroll processing, updates, and reporting
• Ensure accurate processing of time and attendance data, including reconciliation and issue resolution
• Configure and maintain employee profiles with correct earnings, deductions, tax data, and hour codes
• Collaborate with department timekeepers to ensure proper interpretation and application of timekeeping data
• Monitor, review, and edit daily time and attendance records and schedules
• Maintain accurate employee tax and deduction information across multiple states
• Support multi-state payroll processing for TX, OK, AR, FL, CO, GA, and TN
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of W-2s and year-end payroll procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans (401k with match)
• Manage employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and support
• Work directly with benefits carriers to resolve issues and ensure accurate plan administration
• Ensure benefits data aligns with payroll deductions and employee records

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on payroll processing and benefits administration experience
• Paylocity experience is required
• Strong Excel skills (technical proficiency required)
• Experience processing payroll for large employee populations (800+ employees)
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, W-2s, and year-end processing
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

• Experience supporting payroll and benefits within a property management or related industry
• Advanced reporting and reconciliation experience
• Prior interim or contract payroll assignments
• Payroll systems expertise (Paylocity)
• Benefits administration and carrier coordination
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Effective time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

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.