Senior payroll specialist

We are hiring an Austin-based Senior Payroll Specialist to join our global Payroll Team. Reporting to the AMER Payroll Lead, you will ensure accurate, timely end-to-end processing of multiple domestic and international payrolls while supporting global compliance, audits, and reconciliations. Note: this is a contract role expected to last a minimum of 3 months. Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct, end-to-end in-house payroll experience in a high-growth tech environment.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience utilizing Workday Payroll for cycles, validation, audits, and upgrades.
• Proven experience processing complex U.S. multi-state payrolls and tax compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and aptitude for mastering new payroll software.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with international payroll processing (e.g., Mexico, Brazil, Europe, Canada).
• Prior experience in fintech, SaaS, or international public tech environments.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification.
• Education: University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

salary: $37 - $50 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Payroll cycles: Execute end-to-end payroll tasks timely, focusing primarily on US payrolls
• Data integrity: Compile, validate, and submit accurate inputs to vendors, balancing outputs perfectly
• Reporting & GL: Generate and review journals, GL files, and custom ad-hoc reports
• Documentation: Maintain meticulous historical payroll files and clear audit trails
• Vendor management: Partner with third-party vendors and tax advisors to maximize processing efficiency
• Team support: Collaborate with the global team and cross-train to ensure operational redundancy
• Query resolution: Resolve employee and internal payroll inquiries in compliance with established SLAs
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to local, state, federal, and international payroll tax laws
• Audit & notices: Lead internal audit preparations and directly respond to regulatory agency inquiries
• Subject matter expertise: Stay updated on global payroll regulations, serving as a regional expert
• Process improvement: Drive workflow efficiencies, implement new processes, and document robust SOPs
• Strategic input: Contribute actionable insights toward team goals, KPIs, and scaling global operations

Skills

• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Tax
• Payroll Tax-Multistate
• Workday (3 years of experience is required)
• Excel (3 years of experience is required)
• Payroll - 500+
• Payroll
• Verbal Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Responsiveness
• Certified Payroll Professional

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.