Payroll Manager New Austin, Texas, United States

EOS IT Solutions; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee US payroll operations and support global payroll activities as needed. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while driving process improvements and accurate reporting.

In this role, you will partner with HR, Finance, and external providers to optimize payroll workflows, manage multi-state payroll across the US, and lead a team to deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive payroll experience, including lead role
• Strong knowledge of US payroll practices and multi-state regulations
• Experience with ADP, Workday, UKG or similar payroll systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• CPP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and process payroll across US states, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements
• Partner with third-party providers to meet SLAs and compliance standards
• Develop standardised payroll procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare payroll reports and support audits as required
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal and external partners on compensation and benefits
• Lead implementation and optimization of payroll systems and HRIS platforms
• Manage payroll team members or coordinate with local payroll contacts
• Support global payroll governance with international providers

Skills

US Payroll

Multi-state payroll

Payroll Systems

Compliance & Controls

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

CPP Preferred

Tools

ADP

Workday Payroll

UKG

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

At EOS, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We believe in empowering our employees to achieve their full potential and make a meaningful impact. Our global presence and diverse team provide a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects and develop your career in a dynamic environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the United States, with responsibility for supporting global payroll operations as required. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, maintaining operational efficiency, and supporting a best-in-class employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations: Manage and process payroll across multiple US states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Payroll Tax & Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and reporting obligations.
• Vendor Management: Partner with third-party payroll providers, ensuring service-level agreements and compliance standards are met.
• Process Optimisation: Develop and implement standardised payroll procedures, policies, and systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Audit & Reporting: Prepare payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and responses.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external partners to ensure alignment on compensation, benefits administration, and statutory compliance.
• Technology & Systems: Lead and support the implementation, integration, and optimisation of payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop payroll team members or coordinate with local payroll contacts, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Global Payroll Support: Collaborate with international payroll partners to support global payroll governance and consistency where applicable.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a payroll management or lead capacity.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll practices, including federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and labour legislation.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday Payroll, UKG, Ceridian Dayforce, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in a high‑growth technology, SaaS, startup, or scale‑up environment.
• Experience supporting global payroll operations in partnership with international providers.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Experience with HRIS integrations and payroll transformation projects.

Belonging at EOS

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We celebrate our differences and believe that our diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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