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Payroll & HR Specialist

  • Oakland Park, FL 33334, USA

Payroll & HR Specialist

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 (Depending on Experience)

Position Summary

Our client, a growing construction company seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist to oversee all payroll and human resources functions. This is a highly visible role that requires a confident, knowledgeable professional who can work independently, ensure compliance, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and management.

  • Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance
  • Medical insurance with the employer covering 75% of employee healthcare premiums
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Opportunity to play a key role in supporting a growing construction company during an exciting technology transition

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

  • Process accurate weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees.
  • Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and employee payroll changes.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Coordinate payroll tax reporting through the company’s payroll platform
  • Assist with payroll system transitions

Human Resources

  • Manage the full employee onboarding process, including new hire paperwork, I-9s, and compliance documentation.
  • Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR records.
  • Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and HR-related issues.
  • Coordinate employee benefits administration, acting as the liaison with the company’s benefit providers, including UnitedHealthcare.
  • Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
  • Support performance-related documentation and employee relations as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
  • HR or Payroll certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, FPC, etc.) are a plus.
  • 2-5 years of progressive HR and payroll experience.
  • Thorough understanding of payroll processing, employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.

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