Payroll Jobs in Austin, TX

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Payroll Manager

Round Rock, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations in Round Rock, Texas and ensure employees are compensated accurately, consistently, and in full compliance with applicable regulations. This position plays a central role in overseeing payroll administration, strengthening internal controls, and delivering reliable reporting for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Human Resources and Finance while guiding a high-performing payroll team. Responsibilities: • Direct complete payroll cycles for hourly, salaried, and incentive-based employees across multiple states, ensuring each payroll is processed accurately and on schedule. • Evaluate and authorize employee pay updates, including hires, departures, job changes, deductions, and timekeeping adjustments before payroll finalization. • Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local payroll rules, including tax withholding, wage and hour requirements, garnishments, and mandated filings. • Reconcile payroll-related accounts by reviewing benefit deductions, tax payments, payroll balances, and general ledger activity to resolve discrepancies promptly. • Oversee annual payroll close activities such as W-2 preparation, year-end balancing, and documentation needed for audits and compliance reviews. • Lead payroll audit efforts by preparing records, responding to internal and external requests, and maintaining organized support for regulatory examinations. • Manage payroll systems administration and identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting accuracy, and overall processing efficiency, including support for system upgrades when needed. • Supervise, coach, and develop payroll staff to maintain strong service levels, accountability, and operational consistency. • Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and business leadership on compensation matters, benefits-related payroll impacts, and recurring or ad hoc reporting needs. • Address complex employee payroll concerns, investigate root causes, and ensure timely resolution of escalated issues.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Austin, TX
onsite
Temporary to Hire
26 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a public transport organization in Austin, Texas. This contract position has the potential to become permanent and plays an important role in delivering accurate, timely pay for a large employee population while maintaining compliance with applicable payroll regulations. The person in this role will work closely with payroll leadership, HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, improve accuracy, and support payroll-related reporting and reconciliation. Responsibilities: • Administer bi-weekly payroll processing for designated employee groups, including hourly and salaried staff, while accounting for overtime, bonus payments, relocation-related earnings, and other pay components. • Audit timesheets, deductions, and payroll adjustments to confirm data integrity before each payroll cycle is finalized. • Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve documentation issues in advance of payment to minimize errors and delays. • Escalate processing concerns, exceptions, and recurring payroll issues to payroll leadership with clear documentation and recommended next steps. • Maintain payroll files and supporting records in alignment with organizational standards and audit expectations. • Partner with Human Resources to ensure employee status changes, compensation updates, and other personnel information are entered accurately and on schedule. • Respond to employee questions related to pay, tax withholding, garnishments, deductions, and payroll calculations in a thorough and timely manner. • Contribute to payroll-related projects, including system reviews, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives, as well as ad hoc support for Finance-led efforts.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Manager

Austin, TX
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
92000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-jurisdiction organization in Austin, Texas. This position will guide payroll strategy, strengthen compliance practices, and ensure accurate, timely processing across a large employee population. The role also partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to improve controls, support reporting needs, and build a high-performing payroll function. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring biweekly processing is completed accurately, on schedule, and in alignment with company policies. • Oversee payroll data administration, including employee onboarding updates, compensation changes, deductions, and other system-maintained records. • Review timekeeping information, validate payroll adjustments, and resolve discrepancies before final payroll submission. • Administer wage calculations such as overtime, incentive pay, commissions, and other earnings while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. • Manage payroll tax activity, garnishments, benefit deductions, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation across multiple states and jurisdictions. • Lead and develop payroll leaders and team members by setting priorities, providing coaching, and driving accountability across daily operations. • Establish payroll policies and governance standards in partnership with HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal to support compliance across domestic and international operations where applicable. • Drive payroll technology planning and optimization, including system administration, enhancements, vendor coordination, and automation initiatives. • Serve as the senior point of contact for executives, auditors, and external agencies by delivering reporting, risk insight, audit support, and resolution of complex payroll matters. • Oversee payroll integration planning for acquisitions and divestitures, including due diligence support, operational alignment, and long-term standardization efforts.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

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