Payroll Specialist
Salary: $70,000–$80,000
Location: Orlando, FL | Onsite/Hybrid
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This Payroll Specialist opportunity offers the chance to support a growing, multi-entity organization within a highly collaborative Finance and HR environment. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with leadership, gaining visibility across operations while playing a key role in payroll accuracy, compliance, and process consistency.
What makes this Payroll Specialist role especially appealing is the balance between hands-on payroll processing and analytical support. The Payroll Specialist will manage payroll across multiple entities, assist with reporting and compliance initiatives, and help maintain organized, audit-ready payroll records within a structured environment.
This Payroll Specialist position is ideal for someone who values accuracy, discretion, and team collaboration, and is seeking long-term stability within an organization focused on strong processes and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist
- Process payroll accurately and timely for multiple companies and operating entities.
- Review and audit employee time records, compensation changes, new hires, and terminations.
- Respond to payroll‑related inquiries, support onboarding tasks, and maintain employee payroll data.
- Prepare payroll reports, support quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, and coordinate audit documentation.
- Collaborate with Accounting, HR, and leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment across payroll processes.
Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist
- Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Payroll Analyst; Paylocity experience required.
- Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, workers’ compensation, and payroll regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll systems; strong attention to detail and confidentiality.