Payroll Operations Strategist & Process Excellence

RPM Living; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Living is seeking a Payroll Operations Manager to oversee multistate payroll processing for 2,500+ employees. You will collaborate with accounting and HR Tech to keep payroll accurate, up-to-date, and compliant while driving ongoing process improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of hands-on payroll experience, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5 years of payroll processing experience in a multistate midsized company.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, filings and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with wage garnishments, levies, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy of wages, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Maintain and audit payroll infrastructure and collaborate with IT and HR for system updates.
• Conduct internal payroll audits and respond to external audits as needed.
• Monitor changes in wage and hour laws and tax regulations and ensure compliance.
• Partner with Benefits, Recruiting, HR, and Payroll on process improvements and projects.
• Manage month-end close for payroll-related accounts and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Process improvement

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

RPM Living is seeking a Payroll Operations Manager to oversee multistate payroll processing for 2,500+ employees. You will collaborate with accounting and HR Tech to keep payroll accurate, up-to-date, and compliant while driving ongoing process improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of hands-on payroll experience, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to meet deadlines.