Lead Payroll Specialist — Multi-State & Systems Expert

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans with低

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist to drive end-to-end payroll operations from our Cedar Park office. You will manage biweekly and multi-state payrolls, ensure accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments, and own the payroll calendar and controls.

You will lead year-end payroll activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to maintain financial integrity. 5–7+ years of experience required; Texas location on-site.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive payroll experience in a multi-state environment.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or Workday.
• Strong Excel proficiency with PivotTables, reconciliations, and advanced formulas.
• FPC or CPP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly, multi-state payrolls across multiple states and entities.
• Review payroll inputs including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and adjustments.
• Manage final pay compliance and supplemental wage processing (bonuses, commissions, severance).
• Own and maintain the payroll calendar and governance framework.
• Lead year-end payroll strategy including W-2 preparation, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Monitor regulatory changes and collaborate with HR/Legal to mitigate risk.
• Support payroll-related system enhancements, integrations, testing, and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Finance on data changes, deductions, accruals, and reporting.

Skills

Payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Payroll systems (ADP/Workday)

Excel proficiency

FPC/CPP certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Workday

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist to drive end-to-end payroll operations from our Cedar Park office. You will manage biweekly and multi-state payrolls, ensure accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments, and own the payroll calendar and controls.

You will lead year-end payroll activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to maintain financial integrity. 5–7+ years of experience required; Texas location on-site.