Payroll Manager

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll for all employees across salary, hourly, and contract staff in the Austin area. You will ensure accurate data submission and regulatory compliance, while guiding a payroll team to deliver high-quality service.

The role requires strong analytical, detail-oriented, and communication skills, with experience in system migrations and collaboration with vendors and IT. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in payroll management with at least 2 years in a leadership role in home healthcare or related industry.
• Experience with payroll system migrations, including external vendors and IT teams.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and proficiency with payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees (salary, hourly, contract).
• Ensure timely submission of payroll data and compliance with tax regulations.
• Review timecards and employee records for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries, addressing discrepancies and tax questions.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and industry standards.
• Monitor tax filings, wage reports, and year-end documentation.
• Supervise and support the payroll team to ensure efficiency and quality service.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and reduce errors.
• Lead migration efforts with vendors, IT, and stakeholders for new payroll system.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

UKG

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for all employees, including salary, hourly, and contract employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of all payroll data, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Review and verify timecards, employee records, and other payroll‑related documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll‑related inquiries, including pay discrepancies, deductions, and tax information.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll laws, tax regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor preparation and filing of all required reports, including tax filings, wage reports, and year‑end documentation.
• Supervise and support the payroll team to ensure efficient processing and high‑quality customer service.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, increase efficiency, and reduce errors.
• Lead the migration process by working closely with external vendors, IT, and internal stakeholders to ensure a successful transition to the new payroll system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll management, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role in the home healthcare or related industry.
• Prior experience with payroll system migrations, including working with external vendors and IT teams to implement new systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing.
• Proficiency with payroll software and MS Office Suite; experience with UKG or similar systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees and teams across multiple locations and states.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and integration with payroll platforms.
• Experience with automation and process improvements within payroll operations.