Payroll Specialist II

$64,000 - $68,000/Yr

Pcsi - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Austin, TX

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

The Payroll Specialist II will oversee payroll administrative processes for multiple worksites within PCSI, ensuring accurate payroll data management and compliance with regulations. This mid-level role requires experience in multi-state and union payroll, with a focus on maintaining updated records in the UKG payroll system and providing support for corporate departments and employee inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of Payroll Administrative Services including payroll processing for new hires, transfers, relocations, terminations, and changes to employment conditions.
• Identify inefficiencies in processes and suggest improvements.
• Ensure payroll systems are updated to reflect current employee data, including wages and benefits.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with HR, Finance, IT, and Legal teams to ensure compliance with business and legislative requirements.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile payroll data according to established timelines and standards.
• Provide payroll processing support, including overpayment recouping and manual payroll inputs.
• Assist with year-end processes including reconciliations and W-2 processing.
• Stay updated on HR & Payroll Services developments and evaluate best practices for PCSI requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations.
• Assist Payroll Manager in annual audit of financials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent college experience preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of multi-state union and non-union payroll processing experience.
• Firm understanding of payroll and payroll systems.
• Experience with UKG payroll processing preferred.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
• Knowledge of PC functions and operation of Windows applications, MS Word, MS Excel, etc.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret policies and regulations.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team member and self-starter.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with HRIS platforms other than UKG.
• Additional payroll certifications or training.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance