: Job Summary:: The Payroll Clerk will perform a wide variety of payroll duties. This person must possess strong organization and time management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks. The Payro…
Finance & Accounting · Austin, TX
Payroll Specialist jobs in Austin, TX
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$23–$45/hr
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$67k
Median, full-time
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seeking a talented individual to perform as a supervisor on the payroll team while maintaining high confidentiality and effective... ...and list of standard clients requested reports. Assist Payroll Specialist with labor…
$30 per hour
Bookkeepers located in North Austin/Round Rock area, we have a fantastic opportunity for you! Join a well-established international company and play a key role in overseeing financial operations across the U.S. business.…
At Hourly, we are building the most advanced insurtech and payroll platform that seamlessly integrates with our workers’ comp offering, simplifying the entire process for business owners and our insurance agency partners…
administrative teams behind the scenes who keep our operations running smoothly. We're looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing across our organization…
$70k - $100k
Job Details: Senior Legal Billing Coordinator - Austin, Texas - $70-100k - A hybrid schedule is available with this opportunity. Prior/current law firm/legal billing experience is required!!!! We are seeking a highly mot…
$55k - $63k
We're looking for a dynamic Payroll Specialist / Timekeeper to join our team in Austin! Fulltime, Internal Position: Payroll Specialist Location: Austin, TX Salary: $55,000-63,000/yr Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Co…
express written consent for TCPA compliance. Job Summary ActiveProspect is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Billing Specialist to support billing operations for a hybrid SaaS revenue model, including subscription…
customers on some of the largest solar projects in the world. About the Role We are looking for a Manager, People Operations & Payroll to own the operational backbone of our global HR function. This role runs the systems…
today and help us continue delivering exceptional care to those who need it most. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager with experience in the home healthcare or related industry to join our t…
$120k - $135k
Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing Managing end-to-end payroll, including salary calculations, overtime, bonuses, and ensuring timely distribution. Compliance & Reporting Ensuring adherence to all local, state, and…
We are seeking a dependable team member as a Payroll Specialist. This position provides administrative support to the Payroll, Benefits and Human Resources departments. It will include a lot of data entry, sorting & deli…
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What payroll specialists earn in Austin
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$29 | $47k–$61k |
| Mid level | $28–$37 | $58k–$76k |
| Senior | $36–$45 | $74k–$94k |
Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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