Payroll Specialist
SCI • Austin, TX • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 30, 2026
Southern Careers Institute (SCI) is seeking a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist to process and manage the company’s payroll. This position offers a competitive base salary plus incentive compensation.
Responsibilities include:
- Compile payroll data such as hours worked, sales or piecework, taxes, and insurance to be withheld, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records;
- Prepare computer input forms, enter data into computer files, or compute wages and deductions and post to payroll records;
- Review wages computed and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll;
- Record changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records;
- Prepare and issue paychecks;
- Review and approve payroll deductions;
- Interpret company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures;
- Coordinate employee benefits enrollment and deductions with HR benefits coordinator;
- Ensure ongoing coordination with HR to properly capture correct pay for New Hires and Terminations.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2-3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Strong knowledge Payroll, HR, Benefits management systems – Ceridian / Dayforce preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; specifically Excel and it’s advanced functions;
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills;
- Strong verbal communication, written communication, listening, record keeping and information management.
Benefits:
- Training & Development Fun & Energetic, Family-Based Environment
- Continuous Growth Opportunities
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Options
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Options (HSA & FSA)
- Basic Life & Accident Insurance
- Short & Long-term Disability
- 401K Retirement Plan
- SCI is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About Southern Careers Institute:
SCI has been changing lives for over 60 years, now and we’re just getting started. We offer certification-based training with programs in Medical, Business, Cosmetology, Skilled-Trades and Technology with campuses spanning across central and south Texas as well as online. Our students can graduate most of our programs in under one year and with real-world experience under their belt.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $60,000–$87,000 per year (median ~$66,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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