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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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