Payroll Timekeeper Specialist

Superior Skilled Trades; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades in Austin is seeking a Payroll Specialist / Timekeeper to manage payroll and timekeeping for 200-300 employees, ensuring accuracy and privacy of data. The role is full-time, internal, with a competitive salary and full benefits.

You will review clock-in/out records, resolve discrepancies, communicate with employees for corrections, track contractor attendance, analyze trends, and meet strict payroll deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in timekeeping, payroll, HR administration, or a similar field.
• Previous experience in construction or staffing is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and handling high-volume employee data.
• Proficient in Excel, especially with formulas and pivot tables.
• Timerack and Avionte experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify clock-in and clock-out records for 200-300 employees daily to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies or errors with employee timecards.
• Communicate with employees to clarify time entries, gather missing information, and facilitate corrections.
• Track daily contractor attendance and report headcount to supervisors multiple times a day.
• Analyze attendance trends and provide coaching to employees as needed.

Skills

Timekeeping

Payroll processing

HR administration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Employee communication

Tools

Excel

Timerack

Avionte

Job description

We're looking for a dynamic Payroll Specialist / Timekeeper to join our team in Austin!

• Fulltime, Internal Position: Payroll Specialist
• Location: Austin, TX
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Core Responsibilities

• Review and verify clock-in and clock-out records for 200-300 employees on a daily basis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve any discrepancies or errors with employee timecards.
• Communicate directly with employees to clarify time entries, gather missing information, and facilitate timely corrections.
• Track daily contractor attendance and report headcount to supervisors multiple times a day.
• Analyze attendance trends and provide coaching to employees as needed/applicable.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in timekeeping, payroll, HR administration, or a similar field.
• Previous experience within the construction or staffing industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and handling high-volume employee data.
• Proficient in Excel, especially with formulas and pivot tables.
• Timerack and Avionte experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Must be comfortable being employee facing and sitting at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

Why Choose SST?

• Competitive Salary: Expect a base salary at/above market median.
• Growth and Opportunity: Capitalize on the chance to grow with a company that’s rapidly expanding, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Culture and Benefits: Become part of a vibrant company culture dedicated to employee welfare, complete with a full benefits package, and a supportive environment that fosters both personal and professional growth.