<p>Senior Payroll Specialist (Hybrid – New Braunfels, TX)</p><p><strong>6-Month Contract | 2/3 Hybrid Schedule</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support a large, publicly traded manufacturing company headquartered in Central Texas. This role is a 6-month contract based in <strong>New Braunfels, TX</strong>, with a <strong>hybrid schedule (2 days in office / 3 remote)</strong>.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process <strong>multi-state payroll</strong> using ADP for a large, distributed workforce.</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll, compliance, and timely reporting.</li><li><strong>Administer payroll for stock-based compensation</strong> (RSUs, RSAs, PSUs, stock options), including proper tax withholding, W-2 reporting, and integration with ADP.</li><li>Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and support SOX/internal audit requirements.</li><li>Serve as a resource for employees regarding payroll and equity compensation inquiries.</li></ul>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for weekly and bi-monthly schedules, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll operations, adhering to varying state regulations and requirements.<br>• Handle payroll for over 500 employees, maintaining compliance with union dues, health and welfare benefits, and collective bargaining agreements.<br>• Oversee payroll functions related to government and federal contracts, including Service Contract Act and prevailing wage requirements.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to efficiently manage payroll tasks and employee data.<br>• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, including union and non-union agreements.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries.<br>• Support payroll processes for a growing workforce, currently at 170 employees, with potential for further expansion.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll records and generate reports as needed for audits and internal reviews.<br>• Assist with implementation and optimization of payroll-related systems and tools, such as NetSuite.
