Payroll Specialist III

Texas Health • Arlington, Texas • Full Time

Posted on Tue, Sep 22, 2026

What You Need\: 

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req
Bachelor's Degree BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Pref
Experience
5 Years Payroll experience Req

Experience with PeopleSoft (PS) Payroll desired but Oracle Payroll systems preferred.

Strong knowledge of payroll processes and General Ledger impacts, and experience with payroll implementations, integrations, or process improvements preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Other CPP - Certified Payroll Professional Upon Hire Pref
Skills
Financial Acumen
. - Financial literacy - 3
. - Accounting literacy - 3 
. - Data / financial analytics and insights - 3
. - Financial reporting and compliance - 3
Business Insights
. - Business knowledge - 3 
. - Industry knowledge - 2
. - Risk management - 3
Tech Savvy
. - Adopting new technology - 3 
. - Building technical savvy - 3
Supervision
Individual Contributor
ADA Requirements
Extreme Heat 1-33%
Extreme Cold 1-33%
Extreme Swings in Temperature 1-33%
Extreme Noise 1-33%
Working Outdoors 1-33%
Working Indoors 67% or more
Mechanical Hazards 1-33%
Electrical Hazards 1-33%
Explosive Hazards 1-33%
Fume/Odor Hazards 1-33%
Dust/Mites Hazards 1-33%
Chemical Hazards 1-33%
Toxic Waste Hazards 1-33%
Radiation Hazards 1-33%
Wet Hazards 1-33%
Heights 1-33%
Other Conditions 1-33%
Physical Demands
Sedentary

Payroll Specialist III

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work Location\: Remote: Texas Health Corporate, 612 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, TX 76011

Work Hours: Full Time Days (8\:00am-5\:00pm) for 40 hrs/week (Hybrid work allowed at manager's discretion)

Department Highlights:

What You Will Do 

Answers complex customer inquiries and tracks issue resolution for payroll involving paychecks and direct deposit issues, employee payroll deductions, processing executive payroll, federal/state and local tax related issues, etc. 25%
Researches and resolves complex payroll issues 25%
Manage State and local tax issues including keeping track of out of state workers and jurisdictional requirements 20%
Prepares payroll related weekly/monthly/year-end required reporting and other necessary payroll related information 15%
Works with the General Accounting Department to verify that payroll entries and sub-ledgers are accurately reflected on the General Ledger 10%
Special projects as assigned by leadership 5%

AuditFriendly salary estimate

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