Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Compensation: $60,000–$70,000
Location: Tampa, FL | Onsite
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This Payroll & Benefits Specialist opportunity offers the chance to join a well-established organization with a strong reputation in the Tampa market. The company values employee experience, operational excellence, and long-term growth, creating an environment where your expertise will make a direct impact.
As a Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you’ll serve as a key resource for employees, HR, Accounting, and leadership. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist will own critical payroll and benefits processes while helping ensure employees receive accurate pay, timely support, and a positive overall experience.
This opportunity is ideal for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist who enjoys balancing technical payroll responsibilities with employee-facing support and wants a role with visibility, ownership, and long-term career potential.
Key Responsibilities of the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting activities to maintain accuracy and data integrity as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, status changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- Partner with HR and Accounting teams to maintain employee records, ensure compliance, and support process improvement initiatives as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Qualifications for the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- 2–4 years of payroll and benefits administration experience
- Experience working with payroll systems, benefits platforms, and employee data management
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to confidentiality
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities effectively
What You’ll Gain as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
- Opportunity to join a stable and respected organization
- Ownership of payroll and benefits administration functions
- Close collaboration with HR, Accounting, and leadership teams
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Consistent workload with opportunities to improve processes and add value
- Long-term career growth and professional development potential
Who Thrives as the Payroll & Benefits Specialist
The ideal Payroll & Benefits Specialist is detail-oriented, responsive, and highly organized. This Payroll & Benefits Specialist enjoys helping employees, ensuring accurate payroll processing, maintaining compliance, and improving HR and payroll processes. Candidates who thrive in service-oriented environments and take pride in accuracy will succeed in this role.