We are seeking a passionate and innovative Payroll & Benefits leader to join our award-winning company! 

About Talroo 

We are honored to be recognized as a multi-award winning organization. Talroo has been consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and a Best Place to Work in Austin. We've been ranked the last five years by Inc. 500/5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. You'll also find us on the Austin Business Journal's Fast 50 growth awards list multiple times. We're growing the right way, and we need exceptional talent to help us build upon our successful story. 

Talroo is a talent attraction platform – our technology helps companies find the talent they need for their workforces.  We power over 1 billion job searches every month, and Talroo’s data-driven search-and-match functionality enables organizations to reach the best audiences to deliver hires. And while we focus on providing amazing results and service for our customers, within our exciting company you’ll also find a high-performance environment of collaboration, encouragement, transparency, and fun. 

We realize that Payroll & Benefits plays an integral part in representing and preserving our workplace culture and internal brand. Therefore, it’s very important for us to hire the best talent possible! After all, the selected individual will fully own Payroll & Benefits Administration for our growing, mid-size company (approaching 100 employees). The ideal candidate will need to leverage their in-depth experience, knowledge, passion and skills to be successful in this hands-on and visible role. This position will operate within a fast-paced and changing environment, so it’s crucial that adaptability, selflessness, customer service, and execution with integrity are all part of your professional DNA.  

This full-time position works within our Austin, TX headquarters located at 360 and 2222, which is 8 miles from downtown and beautifully situated on the edge of Central Texas Hill Country. 

(Position may be filled at Specialist, Sr Specialist, or Manager level based on qualifications)  

As our sole Payroll & Benefits professional, you will: 

• Independently manage and process accurate and timely semi-monthly payroll cycles company-wide for Exempt and Non-Exempt employees. 
• Partner with Sales and Finance on monthly/quarterly commission payout program 
• Provide accounting support by entering all payroll expenses via journal entry into NetSuite accounting system and performing month end payroll bank account reconciliations 
• Ensure compliance, setup, and maintenance of multi-state payroll and individual state tax accounts, including all steps involved with new hires, terminations, pay changes, etc  
• Administer the company 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan account to include vendor relationships, all compliance requirements (ERISA, IRS, etc), distribution process, annual audits, data retention, reporting, employee notifications/training, new hire enrollment setup, account changes/inquiries, and Profit-Sharing process 
• Manage and maintain the Time Off Accrual System, while introducing more efficient and automated systems to manage and improve the process for managers and staff 
• Employ stellar customer service, listening, prioritization, and follow-up skills while serving as point of contact (POC) for related inquiries 
• Demonstrate high level of teamwork while partnering closely with People Ops/HR Team, Senior Leadership, and others, on periodic special projects, time-sensitive reports, and ad hoc initiatives upon request 
• Serve as backup POC for Employment Verifications and other outside agency requests 
• Partner with People Ops/HR Team to operate/monitor our HR Helpdesk email account to provide timely responses to all related employee inquiries  
• Assist with annual tax audits by providing payroll data, as well as reporting and preparing payroll account/GL reconciliations for tax auditors as requested  
• Maintain unwavering commitment to confidentiality, privacy, and information security 
• Continually seek efficiencies, improvements, and creative solutions to strengthen support capabilities, enhance the customer experience, and positively impact our business 
• Work closely with, and report directly to, the Director of Human Resources 

What we're looking for in a highly competitive candidate: 

• Positive, approachable, and detail-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial spirit   
• At least 3-4 years of directly-related working experience, including independently owning the full spectrum of Payroll & Benefits functions listed above 
• An unstoppable desire to provide phenomenal service to each and every customer 
• Highly-developed communication and problem-solving skills while supporting local and remote employees 
• Hands-on experience administering a company-wide 401(k) plan with fiduciary responsibilities 
• Hands-on expertise with, and can quickly become proficient in, various   HRIS/Payroll/Accounting platforms (currently use Zenefits, BenefitMall, and NetSuite) 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with a deep working knowledge of Excel  
• Intricate working knowledge of Wage & Hour laws (FLSA, State Laws, etc) 
• Experience in supportive Accounting functions, or have Accounting background 
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Human Resources, Accounting/Finance, or closely related field 
• BONUS: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or similar achievements that demonstrate deep commitment to the craft 
• BONUS: Recent experience with introducing, implementing, and evaluating new Payroll, Benefits, HRIS/HCM, or Accounting programs/systems/technology  

Comprehensive Benefits offered by Talroo: 

• Highly competitive salary and total compensation package 
• Company-paid gym membership 
• Comprehensive, company-paid health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for you and your dependents 
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% Profit Sharing employer contribution 
• Paid company holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave 
• Fully-stocked kitchen 
• Career growth opportunities 
• Professional Development 
• Community involvement projects that make a difference 
• Fun and meaningful company and team events 

Talroo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.