Lead Payroll Specialist

SST Direct

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 68000 - 75000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Superior Skilled Trades (SST) a leading skilled trades staffing firm is seeking a Payroll Lead to oversee payroll and timekeeping processes and responsibilities. This is a hands-on working Lead role also supporting a team of payroll/timekeeping personnel.

Location: Onsite - Austin TX
Compensation:$68000$75000 annually with potential bonus eligibility
Schedule:MondayFriday 8:30 AM5:30 PM

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field preferred.
2 years of closely related experience.
Experience in a multi-state temporary staffing environment preferred.
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation calculation and audit.
Strong communication analytical mathematical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a high-volume deadline-driven payroll or timekeeping environment.
Ability to lead support and coach a team while remaining hands-on in daily work.
Strong attention to detail and ability to audit payroll/timekeeping data accurately.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Ability to identify discrepancies troubleshoot issues and follow through to resolution.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll/timekeeping reports.
Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends based on payroll needs.
Highly ethical team player who communications effectively with internal and external site staff.
Experience supporting payroll or timekeeping for 1000 employees.
Prior lead senior payroll specialist payroll coordinator or payroll supervisor experience.
Experience in staffing construction industrial services or high-volume hourly workforce environments.
Experience with Fieldglass Timerack or similar VMS/timekeeping platforms.
Experience creating improving or documenting payroll/timekeeping SOPs.
Strong process improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Core Responsibilities

Support weekly payroll and timekeeping operations for approximately employees.
Serve as a hands-on working Lead for a team of 6 payroll/timekeeping personnel.
Assist with daily workload management task prioritization issue escalation and team support.
Prepare review adjust and finalize reports throughout the week.
Coordinate with managers and internal stakeholders to confirm hours and resolve discrepancies.
Audit payroll batchesand timekeeping records for accuracy.
Help ensure payroll deadlines billing deadlines and reporting expectations are met.
Identify recurring payroll/timekeeping issues and help drive process improvements.
Assist with documenting improving and standardizing payroll and timekeeping procedures.
Provide coaching guidance and training support to team members.
Support evening or weekend work when required in order to meet payroll deadlines or business needs.
Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll wage and hour and best practices including prevailing wage and per diem where applicable.

Required Experience:

Manager

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field preferred.
2 years of closely related experience.
Experience in a multi-state temporary staffing environment preferred.
Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation calculation and audit.
Strong communication analytical mathematical and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in a high-volume deadline-driven payroll or timekeeping environment.
Ability to lead support and coach a team while remaining hands-on in daily work.
Strong attention to detail and ability to audit payroll/timekeeping data accurately.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Ability to identify discrepancies troubleshoot issues and follow through to resolution.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll/timekeeping reports.
Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends based on payroll needs.
Highly ethical team player who communications effectively with internal and external site staff.
Experience supporting payroll or timekeeping for 1000 employees.
Prior lead senior payroll specialist payroll coordinator or payroll supervisor experience.
Experience in staffing construction industrial services or high-volume hourly workforce environments.
Experience with Fieldglass Timerack or similar VMS/timekeeping platforms.
Experience creating improving or documenting payroll/timekeeping SOPs.
Strong process improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Core Responsibilities

Support weekly payroll and timekeeping operations for approximately employees.
Serve as a hands-on working Lead for a team of 6 payroll/timekeeping personnel.
Assist with daily workload management task prioritization issue escalation and team support.
Prepare review adjust and finalize reports throughout the week.
Coordinate with managers and internal stakeholders to confirm hours and resolve discrepancies.
Audit payroll batchesand timekeeping records for accuracy.
Help ensure payroll deadlines billing deadlines and reporting expectations are met.
Identify recurring payroll/timekeeping issues and help drive process improvements.
Assist with documenting improving and standardizing payroll and timekeeping procedures.
Provide coaching guidance and training support to team members.
Support evening or weekend work when required in order to meet payroll deadlines or business needs.
Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll wage and hour and best practices including prevailing wage and per diem where applicable.