Payroll Specialist

Emler Swim School, rapidly growing and continually providing exceptional service for young families in communities, seeks an experienced Payroll Specialist to support over 60 locations by preparing and running payroll cycles for all employees. The position requires strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail and a proven record of meeting important deadlines. The primary responsibility will be processing and reporting payroll for several hundred employees across multiple states.  This position is Dallas based and requires a regular office presence, reporting directly to Emler Swim School’s Payroll Manager. 

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and run payroll cycles for exempt and non-exempt employees following company payroll practices using ADP WorkforceNow
• Review timecards for nonexempt employees to ensure accuracy prior to processing
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory reporting requirements and guidelines
• Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws
• Help maintain and update the HRIS system with new hires, existing employee updates, terminations, salary updates, and upload documentation into employee files
• Processes pay adjustments, special payments, tax allocations, and employee deductions as needed
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee information and ensures all payroll information, files and records are maintained
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to effectively handle and resolve employee inquiries and issues
• Prepare memos/communications that need to go to employees and managers as necessary

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of payroll experience is required including experience with ADP WorkforceNow or similar full function payroll software
• Experience creating detailed reports and proficiency using Excel
• Understanding of voluntary deductions
• Experience within a medium to large size company with multi-state locations and high-volume processing

Emler Swim School is an industry leader, and our team members are supported with great benefits. Benefits of this full-time position include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance plan options
• 401k with employer matching
• Vacation & holiday time off
• Pet insurance discounts
• Discounted swim lessons
• Free Employee Wellness Program