Senior Associate, Human Capital Services

Aprio • Austin, TX

73d

About The Position

Join Aprio's Human Capital Services team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio Advisory Group, LLC is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Senior Associate to join their dynamic team.

Requirements

• Proven track record working with high-volume, multi-location restaurant or hospitality employers.
• Hands-on experience in a payroll service provider environment.
• Prior experience with Proliant, Paylocity, Gusto, JustWorks, or similar mid-market/enterprise HCM platforms.
• Knowledge of state-by-state labor laws, tax withholding, and compliance.
• Understanding of POS/T&A integration challenges.
• Strong grasp of Fair Labor Standards Act requirements.
• Awareness of variable-hour employee tracking and reporting requirements.
• Experience with federal, state, and local payroll tax obligations.
• Ability to work under tight payroll deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail for reviewing payroll data.
• Ability to diagnose and correct payroll errors quickly.
• Competence in generating and analyzing payroll/HR reports.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with client contacts.
• Familiarity with onboarding new clients, including data conversion and client training.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Proven track record working with high-volume, multi-location restaurant or hospitality employers.
• Hands-on experience in a payroll service provider environment, managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Prior experience with Proliant, Paylocity, Gusto, JustWorks, or similar mid-market/enterprise HCM platforms.
• Knowledge of state-by-state labor laws, tax withholding, and compliance, particularly in high-turnover, multi-jurisdiction environments.
• Understanding of POS/T&A integration challenges and how these impact payroll processing.
• Strong grasp of Fair Labor Standards Act requirements, tip credit compliance, and state-specific wage rules for tipped employees.
• Awareness of variable-hour employee tracking and reporting requirements.
• Experience with federal, state, and local payroll tax obligations, including specialized filings for restaurants.
• Comfort with tight payroll deadlines across 50-100+ locations/units, ensuring accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements, standardize workflows, and reduce error risk in large-scale payroll operations.
• Experience working directly with client contacts, handling escalations, and translating complex payroll issues into clear guidance.
• Familiarity with onboarding new clients, including data conversion, parallel runs, and client training.
• Strong attention to detail for reviewing payroll data, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring reporting accuracy.
• Ability to diagnose and correct payroll errors quickly, including tax issues, garnishments, and adjustments.
• Competence in generating, analyzing, and explaining payroll/HR reports to both internal leadership and external clients.
• Ability to work closely with Aprio and offshore teams to manage workload distribution and maintain service quality.
• Skilled at creating repeatable processes that support long-term growth.
• Strong written and verbal communication, especially when liaising with restaurant operators.
• Comfort operating in a fast-growth, changing environment with evolving client demands and internal processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• 401k with Profit Sharing.
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure.
• Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion.
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance.
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales.
• Top rated wellness program.
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees