SWBC
SWBC
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingInsuranceLogistics
SWBC is a San Antonio–based financial services and insurance company serving individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. Its work spans life, property, commercial, and lender-placed insurance; wealth management, retirement planning, and fixed-income trading; mortgage and loan-servicing products; and HR, payroll, and employee benefits services. The company also provides commercial real estate and property tax services, along with outsourced collections and payment solutions.

Payroll Specialist I

Process payroll for SWBC PEO clients, including multi-state pay schedules, deductions, garnishments, and employee records. Support payroll accuracy and client service in this remote Texas role.

Description

  • Act as the main SWBC PEO contact for assigned clients and their employees.
  • Address client service needs.
  • Process payroll for assigned employees across multiple states and weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly schedules.
  • Manage payroll accounts and process payroll across multiple states.
  • Reconcile payroll systems and verify payroll accuracy.
  • Prepare forms, enter payroll data, calculate wages and deductions, and update payroll records.
  • Answer client payroll questions and help resolve problems.
  • Maintain transaction records for salary and deduction changes, terminations, and employee name or address updates.
  • Resolve payroll issues and discrepancies with clients.
  • Process wage garnishments.
  • Collect new-hire paperwork and ensure documents are accurately entered in payroll and timekeeping systems.
  • Maintain W-4 and I-9 records for client new hires.
  • Process E-Verify cases.
  • Complete other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • An advanced degree is a plus.
  • At least three years of experience processing payroll, garnishments, and general deductions, and maintaining W-2 and I-9 records.
  • Depending on the client assignment, at least three years of experience with auto dealership payroll, garnishments, general deductions, and W-2 and I-9 maintenance may be required.
  • Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
  • Bilingual ability preferred.
  • Working knowledge of job-costed and certified payroll processing.
  • Knowledge of time clock systems.
  • Knowledge of Department of Labor requirements and the Fair Labor Standards Act as they relate to payroll and overtime.
  • Working knowledge of computers and payroll database systems.
  • Ability to handle routine payroll tasks and communicate outcomes effectively.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Careful listening and attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
  • Self-motivation and initiative in completing work to a high standard.
  • Consideration for others and the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
  • Ability to process multiple payrolls for clients with different schedules.
  • Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to change.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods while performing sedentary work.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
  • SWBC does not hire tobacco users where permitted by law.

Benefits

  • Competitive overall compensation package.
  • Work-life balance.
  • Employee engagement activities and recognition awards.
  • Years of service awards.
  • Career development and growth opportunities.
  • Leadership Academy and mentor program.
  • Continuing education and career certifications.
  • Multiple healthcare coverage options.
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans.
  • Wellness program.

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