Payroll Specialist

People Operations & Payroll Specialist (Paycom HRIS) 

When you join Atlanticus, you become a member of a fast-growing, mission-focused company that is committed to aid in meeting the financial needs of middle-class Americans. With a culture of collaboration and a one-team mindset, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking to empower our customers toward financial well-being. 

Atlanticus™ technology enables bank, retail, and healthcare partners to offer more inclusive financial services to everyday Americans through the use of proprietary analytics. We apply the experience gained and infrastructure built from servicing over 20 million customers and over $40 billion in consumer loans over more than 25 years of operating history to support lenders that originate a range of consumer loan products. These products include retail and healthcare, private label credit and general-purpose credit cards marketed through our omnichannel platform, including retail point-of-sale, healthcare point-of-care, direct mail solicitation, digital marketing, and partnerships with third parties. Additionally, through our Auto Finance subsidiary, Atlanticus serves the individual needs of automotive dealers and automotive non-prime financial organizations with multiple financing and service programs. 

Office Locations available for this role include 

• Austin, TX – Situated in The Domain, a vibrant tech hub with park-like surroundings, top restaurants, and convenient parking, perfect for post-work socializing. 

Work Culture 

We foster a collaborative, innovative environment where everyone contributes to building something meaningful. You’ll be empowered to lead, grow, and make an impact. 

The Role

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. 

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations 

• 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 

Paycom HRIS Management 

• 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 

HR Team Support 

• 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 

You’re a great fit if you have 

• 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 

Preferred  

• Multi-Entity payroll experience 

• Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) 

• Prior experience in a fast-paced or growth-oriented organization 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

This isn’t just a job, it’s a place to lead, grow, and thrive. If you believe in your skills and drive, we’ll provide the resources and support to help you succeed. 

Benefits include 

• 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  

Atlanticus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected status. 

*Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are not sponsoring visas for this role.  

*Hiring for our Wilmington, DE/Austin, TX office will be processed through Mercury Financial, a brand of Atlanticus.