Superior Skilled Trades

Payroll Lead

Superior Skilled Trades  •  $68k - $75k/yr  •  Austin, TX (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Superior Skilled Trades (SST), a leading skilled trades staffing firm, is seeking a Payroll Lead to oversee payroll and timekeeping processes and responsibilities.  This is a hands-on, working Lead role also supporting a team of payroll/timekeeping personnel. 

Location:  Onsite - Austin, TX
Compensation: $68,000–$75,000 annually, with potential bonus eligibility

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM


Core Responsibilities
  • Support weekly payroll and timekeeping operations for approximately 1,500–2,000+ employees
  • Serve as a hands-on, working Lead for a team of 6+ payroll/timekeeping personnel
  • Assist with daily workload management, task prioritization, issue escalation, and team support.
  • Prepare, review, adjust, and finalize reports throughout the week.
  • Coordinate with managers and internal stakeholders to confirm hours and resolve discrepancies.
  • Audit payroll batches and timekeeping records for accuracy.
  • Help ensure payroll deadlines, billing deadlines, and reporting expectations are met.
  • Identify recurring payroll/timekeeping issues and help drive process improvements.
  • Assist with documenting, improving, and standardizing payroll and timekeeping procedures.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and training support to team members.
  • Support evening or weekend work when required in order to meet payroll deadlines or business needs.
Qualifications
  • Experience working in a high-volume, deadline-driven payroll or timekeeping environment.
  • Ability to lead, support, and coach a team while remaining hands-on in daily work.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to audit payroll/timekeeping data accurately.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Ability to identify discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and follow through to resolution.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll/timekeeping reports.
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends based on payroll needs.
  • Experience supporting payroll or timekeeping for 1,000+ employees
  • Prior lead, senior payroll specialist, payroll coordinator, or payroll supervisor experience.
  • Experience in staffing, construction, industrial services, or high-volume hourly workforce environments.
  • Experience with Fieldglass, Timerack, or similar VMS/timekeeping platforms.
  • Experience creating, improving, or documenting payroll/timekeeping SOPs.
  • Strong process improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Superior Skilled Trades

About Superior Skilled Trades

WHO WE ARE

Superior Skilled Trades is a Veteran / Minority owned national skilled trade staffing provider. We help our clients maintain projects on schedule and within budget.

We specialize in providing staffing for the following industries: Oil & Gas, Heavy Industrial, Civil & Engineering, Aerospace, Automation, Renewable Energy and Commercial Construction. Our trades include (but are not limited to):

Electricians, Plumbers, Millwrights, Welders, Carpenters, Concrete Finishers, Equipment Operators, Technicians / Mechanics, Skilled General Labor / Helpers

We also provide Contract, Temp-to-Hire, and Direct Hire options.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Rockledge, FL
Year Founded
2018
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