<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a <strong>Business Systems Engineer</strong> <strong>(contract).</strong> In this role, you will lead the architecture, integration, and optimization of critical business applications across ERP, e-commerce, warehouse management, and integration platforms. This role serves as the primary technical owner for enterprise business systems, translating operational requirements into scalable technology solutions that improve efficiency, data integrity, and business performance. <strong>This role is onsite in Austin, Tx. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Own the design, architecture, and integration strategy for enterprise business applications.</li><li>Define system ownership, data flows, and data governance standards to ensure reliable and accurate information across platforms.</li><li>Evaluate and enhance system architecture to support business growth and operational efficiency.</li><li>Design and implement integrations, workflows, and automations that reduce manual processes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve system effectiveness.</li><li>Leverage modern technologies and automation tools to increase scalability and productivity.</li><li>Serve as the lead technical resource for major application implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.</li><li>Translate technical risks, costs, and tradeoffs into actionable recommendations for leadership.</li><li>Support long-term technology roadmap planning and execution.</li><li>Lead technical projects from requirements gathering through deployment.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee the work of third-party vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.</li><li>Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with architectural standards.</li><li>Develop and maintain system documentation, integration diagrams, workflows, and technical standards.</li><li>Provide knowledge transfer and training to IT support and operational teams.</li><li>Act as an escalation point for complex application and integration issues.</li></ul>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• 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.<br>• Audit timesheets, deductions, and payroll adjustments to confirm data integrity before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve documentation issues in advance of payment to minimize errors and delays.<br>• Escalate processing concerns, exceptions, and recurring payroll issues to payroll leadership with clear documentation and recommended next steps.<br>• Maintain payroll files and supporting records in alignment with organizational standards and audit expectations.<br>• Partner with Human Resources to ensure employee status changes, compensation updates, and other personnel information are entered accurately and on schedule.<br>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, tax withholding, garnishments, deductions, and payroll calculations in a thorough and timely manner.<br>• Contribute to payroll-related projects, including system reviews, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives, as well as ad hoc support for Finance-led efforts.