Top Payroll Specialist Jobs in Austin, TX

Process certified payroll and submit reports via LCPtracker, ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage laws, review timecards and wage classifications, reconcile payroll discrepancies, monitor fringe benefits and overtime, prepare reports for audits and government agencies, and maintain payroll records.

Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax administration across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities include tax withholding and setup, quarterly and annual filings, deposits, reconciliations, notices, agency communications, year-end reporting, audits, ADP system support, and process improvements. The specialist partners with Payroll, HR, Finance, HRIS, ADP, employees, and government agencies while supporting acquisitions, relocations, and multi-state compliance initiatives.

Manage end-to-end US payroll processing, administer equity and benefits programs, handle leave and unemployment claims, ensure tax and compliance accuracy, maintain HRIS and cap table records, and partner with Finance, Legal, and HR leadership to support employee payroll and benefits needs.

Lead end-to-end onboarding for PEO clients: build implementation plans for payroll, benefits, tax registrations and HR compliance; manage timelines, parallel payroll reconciliations, platform adoption, cross-functional handoffs, and continuous improvements to implementation tooling and documentation.

Remote role connecting candidates to payroll/PEO benefits administration positions. Ideal candidates have 1+ year payroll service bureau or PEO experience working in HRIS, Benefits, or Time modules (with platforms like UKG Ready, isolved, Asure Evolution, ExecuPay, MPAY, ApexHCM, etc.). HireWith provides personalized interview and resume support and access to multiple employer openings nationwide.

Review and interpret legal withholding orders, calculate precise wage deductions, set up garnishments in payroll, remit payments, ensure federal/state compliance, respond to employee and court inquiries, and investigate/resolve disputes and automation errors.

The job involves working with payroll services or PEOs, supporting processes related to various payroll systems like UKG and ExecuPay, and aiding in tax notice resolution.

Support daily accounting operations including payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, cash management, general ledger entries and reconciliations, month‑end/year‑end close, financial reporting, audit support, and process improvement to ensure accurate cash flow and financial records.