Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Location: Sarasota, FL
Schedule: Full‑time, standard business hours
Salary: $70,000 – $75,000
Why This Payroll and Benefits Specialist Opportunity Stands Out
- Work for a 2025 Top Workplace with a strong people-first culture
- Strong benefits package including 401(k) match, paid insurance, wellness programs and more
- A positive and professional culture that has demonstrated stability and longevity for over 50 years
- On-site role offering collaboration, connection, and influence within the HR team
- Opportunity to lead open enrollment and benefits initiatives end-to-end
- High-visibility role partnering closely with the CHRO and senior leadership
- Broad ownership across payroll, benefits, HRIS, and compliance—not a narrow processing role
- Stable, well-established organization with long-term career security
Key Responsibilities for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist
- Process and audit bi-weekly payroll for 300 employees, including sales commission and bonuses with full ownership of accuracy and compliance
- Payroll and Benefits Specialist will maintain HRIS data integrity, reporting, and payroll/benefit configurations
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, deductions, and vendor coordination
- Prepare compliance filings and support audits (ACA, 401(k), EEO-1, unemployment, workers’ comp)
- Generate payroll, benefits, and headcount reports for HR, Accounting, and leadership
- The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will serve as primary point of contact for payroll, benefits, HRIS, and leave-related inquiries
Qualifications for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist
- 3–5 years of experience in payroll, HRIS, benefits, or a related analytical HR/finance role
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing and HRIS systems (UKG preferred)
- Exceptionally analytical, detail-oriented and structured Payroll and Benefits Specialist
- Experience supporting audits, compliance reporting, or regulatory filings
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