Lead Payroll Specialist

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: $68,000$75,000 annually, with potential bonus eligibility Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:30 PM Qualifications Bachelor's 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 communicates effectively with internal and external site staff. Experience supporting payroll or timekeeping for 1,000+ 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 1,500–2,000+ 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 batches and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr