Payroll Specialist I

SWBC

Payroll Specialist facilitating multi-state payroll processing for clients at SWBC. Handling accurate payroll, client interactions, and maintaining payroll records and transactions.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary SWBC PEO representative and contact with assigned clients
Facilitate timely and accurate processing of payroll
Maintain payroll-related accounts
Responsible for reconciliation and accuracy of payroll system
Prepare forms, enter data into payroll system, compute wages and deductions
Interact with clients regarding payroll questions and problem resolution
Maintain records for payroll transactions including salary changes and terminations
Collect and process new hire paperwork accurately

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in payroll processing, garnishments & general deductions, and W-2 & I-9 maintenance
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
Bilingual preferred
Working knowledge of processing job costed and certified payrolls
Knowledge of time clock systems
Knowledge of the Department of Labor and Fair Labor Standards Act in regards to payroll and overtime
Working knowledge of personal computers and payroll database systems
Proficient skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive overall compensation package
Work/Life balance
Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
Years of Service awards
Career enhancement and growth opportunities
Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
Continuing education and career certifications
Variety of healthcare coverage options
Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
Lucrative Wellness Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processinggarnishmentsgeneral deductionsW-2 maintenanceI-9 maintenancejob costed payrollscertified payrollsdata entrywage computationdeduction computation

Soft Skills

client interactionproblem resolutionaccuracytimelinessrecord maintenance

Certifications

Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)