Team Lead, Payroll (Global)

Alimentiv; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll services company seeks a Team Lead for Payroll in Austin, TX. This role involves leading the global payroll team, ensuring timely processing, and maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. Candidates should have 4-9 years of payroll experience, with proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate will possess a PCP or CPM designation and have knowledge of US and Canadian payroll. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $70,000 to $110,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 4-9 years of progressive payroll experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with outsourced payroll vendors and payroll systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global payroll team and ensure timely wage processing.
• Supervise, mentor, and train direct reports.
• Provide customer service and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Project management

Knowledge of payroll regulations

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

PCP or CPM designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Team Lead, Payroll – Responsibilities

• Lead global payroll team in full cycle payroll, benefits, reconciliations and government remittances.
• Ensure accurate, timely processing of wage adjustments, retroactive pay, statutory holiday pay, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and contributions for direct employees and EOR workers.
• Implement monthly reconciliation process and provide to accounting & finance team.
• Act as primary liaison with outsourced payroll vendor, driving accountability for service levels and issue resolution.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and coordinate system parameter changes.
• Maintain employee confidence by protecting payroll operations and ensuring data integrity across HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems.
• Provide customer service, respond to employee queries, and facilitate continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Prepare audit reports, support financial audits, and monitor compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Supervise, mentor, and train direct reports, set performance goals, and conduct performance reviews.
• Participate in departmental strategy execution to enhance service delivery, staff engagement, and operational efficiencies.
• Act with integrity, stay current on payroll legal requirements, and maintain awareness of broad trends.
• Support special HR and payroll projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4-9 years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or team lead responsibilities and proven project management skills.
• PCP or CPM designation (or international equivalent) required; strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in accounting/reconciliations of payroll liabilities accounts and payroll GL knowledge.
• Hands‑on experience with outsourced payroll vendors (global payroll experience preferred), HRIS, and payroll systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions; strong knowledge of Canadian and US payroll required, with global exposure highly valued.

Interpersonal

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills, ability to explain complex issues at an understandable level.

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