Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a Contract position based in Boca Raton, Florida. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing, addressing employee pay-related questions, and helping maintain compliance across a multi-state environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the professionalism needed to work effectively with employees, facility contacts, and leadership.

Responsibilities:
• Process recurring payroll cycles accurately and on schedule for assigned employee groups.
• Investigate payroll questions and work directly with facility teams to resolve discrepancies involving pay, deductions, taxes, or employee records.
• Review payroll data, validate adjustments, and reconcile balances before final submission.
• Enter and confirm compensation changes, special earnings, and other payroll updates with a high degree of accuracy.
• Prepare off-cycle, periodic, and requested check payments, including pay period, monthly, and quarterly requests as needed.
• Generate and distribute payroll checks and related notifications in accordance with location-specific requirements.
• Support the handling of garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders to help ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Maintain organized payroll records by filing supporting documentation in employee files and payroll folders.
• Partner with the Payroll Supervisor on complex tax, processing, reporting, or system-related issues and contribute to special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent credential required.
• 3-5 years of experience processing multi-state payroll in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with payroll and business software, including Excel, Word, Infinium, Kronos, and report-writing tools such as ShowCase.
• Experience working with payroll platforms and related tools such as ADP, ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Dayforce, and accounting or benefits systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll components such as deductions, garnishments, tax levies, benefit administration, and retirement-related processes.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential payroll and employee information with discretion.

Compensation

$28.50-$33.00 Hourly

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