Payroll Specialist
MERCURY FINANCIAL LLC•Austin, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll while serving as a subject-matter expert for Paycom HRIS. This role partners closely with the broader HR team, supporting People operations and events, Office Management, and employee inquiries as needed. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoys working cross-functionally to ensure a positive employee experience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience
- Hands-on experience managing payroll in Paycom HRIS (required)
- Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage & hour compliance, and payroll best practices
- Multi-State Tax experience required
- Experience working collaboratively with HR and People teams
- High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
- Proficiency with Excel and payroll reporting
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Multi-Entity payroll experience
- Payroll certification (CPP or FPC)
- Prior experience in a fast-paced or growth-oriented organization
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time using Paycom HRIS
- Audit payroll data, including hours worked, PTO, deductions, benefits, and taxes
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll-related questions promptly
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
- Serve as the primary administrator for Paycom payroll functionality
- Maintain employee records, earnings codes, deductions, and tax setups in Paycom
- Partner with HR on Paycom modules (time & labor, benefits, onboarding, reporting)
- Run, analyze, and distribute payroll and HR reports
- Manage GL reporting and coordinate with accounting department for accurate reports
- Research discrepancies with payroll reporting and taxes
- Support Paycom system updates, testing, and process improvements
- Collaborate onsite on onboarding, offboarding, and employee status updates
- Assist with audits (internal, external, workers’ comp, 401(k), benefits, etc.)
- Support HR initiatives (onsite wellness events, financial events, townhalls, other people focused events)
- Provide backup support for office administrative tasks as needed
- Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement efforts
Benefits
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Ongoing training (lunch & learns, financial and health webinars)
- Team volunteer outings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
