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Payroll Manager

LHH, Austin

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Job Title: Payroll Manager (Contract-to-Hire, Hybrid After Training)

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite initially, potential for hybrid)

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Overview:

Were partnering with a collaborative, process-oriented company in Austin to find an experienced Payroll Manager to lead critical payroll operations and drive meaningful improvements across systems and processes. This role is a priority hire and will start on a contract basis, with strong potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance.

What Youll Do:

  • Lead payroll processing and reconciliation efforts while identifying opportunities for modernization and automation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting and operations teams to align payroll and general ledger workflows
  • Review and question current processes to introduce industry best practices and drive efficiencies
  • Serve as a trusted resource to team members, build buy-in while introducing change
  • Oversee process improvements related to payroll accounting and compliance
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready payroll and GL reporting

What Were Looking For:

  • Proven experience managing payroll operations, preferably in mid- to large-sized organizations
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP is required
  • Experience ensuring SOX compliance
  • Strong understanding of payroll systems and GL reconciliation
  • A track record of identifying and implementing process improvements
  • Hands-on, flexible leader with a collaborative and team-first mindset
  • Comfortable questioning the status quo and introducing change tactfully
  • Strong communicator and trusted partner to internal teams

Bonus If You Have:

  • Experience in contract-to-perm or change-heavy environments
  • Experience with process audits, system upgrades, or software implementations
  • Payroll certification or accounting background

Work Arrangement:

  • Onsite in Austin, TX during the initial contract period

Why This Role:

This is more than a payroll jobits a chance to make an immediate impact , bring modern ideas to a receptive team, and influence real operational change. If you're passionate about improving systems and enjoy hands-on leadership, wed love to speak with you.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Accounting/Auditing
  • Industries
    Professional Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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