We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Austin, Texas. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will play a critical role in managing payroll operations for a growing workforce while ensuring compliance with government regulations and union agreements. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where accuracy and efficiency are valued. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for weekly and bi-monthly schedules, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees. • Manage multi-state payroll operations, adhering to varying state regulations and requirements. • Handle payroll for over 500 employees, maintaining compliance with union dues, health and welfare benefits, and collective bargaining agreements. • Oversee payroll functions related to government and federal contracts, including Service Contract Act and prevailing wage requirements. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to efficiently manage payroll tasks and employee data. • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, including union and non-union agreements. • Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries. • Support payroll processes for a growing workforce, currently at 170 employees, with potential for further expansion. • Maintain accurate payroll records and generate reports as needed for audits and internal reviews. • Assist with implementation and optimization of payroll-related systems and tools, such as NetSuite.

• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll processes for large employee groups. • Expertise in multi-state payroll operations and adherence to state-specific regulations. • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now and other payroll systems. • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, including union dues, collective bargaining agreements, and prevailing wages. • Previous experience handling payroll for government or federal contracts. • Ability to process payroll for over 500 employees with accuracy and efficiency. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in payroll operations. • Strong communication skills to work effectively with employees and internal teams.

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Austin, TX
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
28.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Austin, Texas. In this Contract-to-permanent position, you will play a critical role in managing payroll operations for a growing workforce while ensuring compliance with government regulations and union agreements. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where accuracy and efficiency are valued. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for weekly and bi-monthly schedules, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees. • Manage multi-state payroll operations, adhering to varying state regulations and requirements. • Handle payroll for over 500 employees, maintaining compliance with union dues, health and welfare benefits, and collective bargaining agreements. • Oversee payroll functions related to government and federal contracts, including Service Contract Act and prevailing wage requirements. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to efficiently manage payroll tasks and employee data. • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, including union and non-union agreements. • Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries. • Support payroll processes for a growing workforce, currently at 170 employees, with potential for further expansion. • Maintain accurate payroll records and generate reports as needed for audits and internal reviews. • Assist with implementation and optimization of payroll-related systems and tools, such as NetSuite.
2025-10-16T18:23:56Z

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