Payroll Specialist at Dawson in San Antonio, TX
- Company: Dawson
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Payroll Specialist I is responsible for delivering exceptional quality service and effective communication with their team and external customers. In this position, responsibilities are to prepare and process full-cycle multi-state payrolls in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner.
Job description
- Payroll Specialist I is responsible for delivering exceptional quality service and effective communication with their team and external customers. In this position, responsibilities are to prepare and process full-cycle multi-state payrolls in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process full-cycle multi-state weekly, bi-weekly, and special payrolls including hours, vacation time, garnishments, insurance and 401(k) deductions
- Monitor electronic timekeeping system, reviewing for completeness, accuracy, and policy compliance
- Review and validate employee portal changes within third-party notification systems
- Collaborate with team to ensure all payroll transactions are entered accurately and correctly
- Research and address any payroll related inquiries from employees in a timely manner
- Generate payroll data reports to support Prevailing Wage reporting
- Partner with HR on all matters involving employee’s compensation, benefits, and disability payments, including 401(k) contributions and other payroll funding
- Understanding of multi-state withholding, federal/state/local labor laws and regulations
- Assist in documenting data for payroll tax related transactions
- Familiar with quarterly/annual filings and reports
- Prepare materials for internal or external auditors as needed
- Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum three (3) years of recent payroll processing experience
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now highly preferred
- Knowledge of blended SCA, DBA, and CBA a plus
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in person
- Maintain a positive working relationship within the team and external customers
Skills
Required
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Preferred
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now
- Knowledge of blended SCA, DBA, and CBA
Benefits
- LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.