Payroll Operations Lead

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

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.