Senior Payroll Specialist
Atlas Energy Solutions • Austin, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Who We Are:
Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. (NYSE: AESI) is a leading solutions provider to the energy industry. Atlas’ portfolio of offerings includes oilfield logistics, distributed power systems, and the largest proppant supply network in the Permian Basin. With a focus on leveraging technology, automation, and remote operations to enhance efficiencies, Atlas is centered around a core mission of improving human beings’ access to hydrocarbons that power our lives and, by doing so, maximizing value creation for our shareholders.
How You Will Make an Impact:
The Sr. Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across multiple U.S. states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure all pay practices are compliant, efficient, and aligned with organizational goals.
Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end, multi-state payroll process for salaried, rotational, and pay per trip employees
- Process ad hoc payments, including commissions, per diems, stock, and bonuses
- Complete the general ledger, perform quarterly and year-end balancing and reconciliations, and work with the accounting team to reconcile discrepancies
- Audit all payroll items and the time and attendance system for integrity, resolve cost issues, and compile information to complete all payroll audits
- Process and maintain all tax registrations
- Process employee changes (W-4s, pay changes, retirement deferrals and loans, promotions, transfers, and terminations), garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other income withholding orders as directed
- Process all health, welfare, and retirement premiums in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policy
- Create and compile ad hoc reports as needed
- Facilitate process improvements across the payroll function
- Serve as the main point of contact for employee payroll questions and work closely with the Total Rewards, HRIS, Accounting, and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy
Required Skills/ Abilities:
- At least three years of payroll experience
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Experience with UKG
- Intermediate experience with Excel
- Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls related to payroll
- Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced organization
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and prioritize critical daily tasks and meet Service Level Agreements for critical workflows.
Education/ Experience:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Associate or bachelor’s degrees preferred.
- 3 to 5 years of Payroll experience preferred.
What You Will Love About Us
- Best People and Team. Great Place to Work , Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
- Your Well-Being is a Priority. 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immediate vesting
- Relax and Recharge. Paid time off (non-rotational roles), 15+ company paid holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Atlas Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.
Reasonable Accommodation
Atlas Energy Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and those with pregnancy-related conditions in accordance with applicable law.
Job Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified at any time based on business needs.
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 $63,000–$89,000 per year (median ~$77,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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