Verizon to Hire 47 Additional Workers for Payroll Processing and Support Positions in Irving, Texas

IRVING, Texas, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon is planning to hire 47 additional full-time workers at the company's Hidden Ridge complex in Irving.  The positions are in the payroll group and will handle short-term disability processing, deduction processing and account reconciliations, as well as support project development and implementation.

"Verizon delivers cutting-edge applications and services to consumers and businesses through its high-IQ broadband and wireless networks, and we're looking for results-driven people to join our team," said Linda Bennett, executive director of payroll for Verizon.  "This is a great opportunity to work for a dynamic and growing company that has been repeatedly recognized as an employer of choice by DiversityInc and Working Mother magazines. These recognitions reflect our culture, values and commitment to our customers."  

The positions require experience with PeopleSoft HRMS, payroll infrastructure, Workbrain time reporting system and Cognos as well as year-end procedures and payroll rules. Payroll certification is a plus.

Applicants should be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as required.  The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, plus benefits and paid training.

Applicants can apply online at www.verizon.com/careers.  Selected applicants will be notified and invited to take qualifying tests.  

Verizon has received numerous recognitions in 2010. For the 10th consecutive year, the company was named to DiversityInc magazine's list of Top Companies for Diversity. It was ranked as the top telecommunications company in Fortune Magazine's 2010 List of World's Most Admired Companies.  And Training magazine ranked the company No. 4 on the publication's 2010 list of Top 125 companies that have the best training programs for their employees.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving nearly 93 million customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 217,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion.  For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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SOURCE Verizon