Client-Facing Payroll Specialist I (Multi-State)

SWBC; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plans

Wellness program

Career growth opportunities

Education & certifications

Job summary

SWBC is seeking a Payroll Specialist I to be the primary SWBC PEO representative and main contact for assigned clients and shared employees. The role handles all payroll aspects for multiple schedules (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly) and ensures timely, accurate processing.

You will reconcile payroll, manage forms, enter data, and address payroll questions while maintaining confidentiality and strong client relations as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll processing, garnishments & general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance.
• FPC/CPP preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains payroll-related accounts and processes multi-state payroll.
• Reconciles and ensures accuracy in payroll system.
• Prepares forms, enters data, computes wages and deductions, posts to records.
• Interacts with clients regarding payroll questions and problem resolution.
• Maintains records for payroll transactions including changes and E-Verify.
• Processes garnishments and works with clients to resolve payroll issues.

Skills

Payroll processing

Garnishments

W-2 & I-9 maintenance

MS Excel

Communication

Timekeeping systems

Education

High school diploma

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Payroll system

Job description

SWBC is seeking a Payroll Specialist I to be the primary SWBC PEO representative and main contact for assigned clients and shared employees. The role handles all payroll aspects for multiple schedules (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly) and ensures timely, accurate processing.

You will reconcile payroll, manage forms, enter data, and address payroll questions while maintaining confidentiality and strong client relations as part of a collaborative team.