Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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

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• Work for a 2025 Top Workplace with a strong people-first culture
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• Strong benefits package including 401(k) match, paid insurance, wellness programs and more
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• A positive and professional culture that has demonstrated stability and longevity for over 50 years
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• On-site role offering collaboration, connection, and influence within the HR team
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• Opportunity to lead open enrollment and benefits initiatives end-to-end
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• High-visibility role partnering closely with the CHRO and senior leadership
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• Broad ownership across payroll, benefits, HRIS, and compliance—not a narrow processing role
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• Stable, well-established organization with long-term career security
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Key Responsibilities for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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• Process and audit bi-weekly payroll for 300 employees, including sales commission and bonuses with full ownership of accuracy and compliance
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• Payroll and Benefits Specialist will maintain HRIS data integrity, reporting, and payroll/benefit configurations
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• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, deductions, and vendor coordination
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• Prepare compliance filings and support audits (ACA, 401(k), EEO-1, unemployment, workers’ comp)
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• Generate payroll, benefits, and headcount reports for HR, Accounting, and leadership
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• The Payroll and Benefits Specialist will serve as primary point of contact for payroll, benefits, HRIS, and leave-related inquiries
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Qualifications for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist

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• 3–5 years of experience in payroll, HRIS, benefits, or a related analytical HR/finance role
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• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and HRIS systems (UKG preferred)
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• Exceptionally analytical, detail-oriented and structured Payroll and Benefits Specialist
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• Experience supporting audits, compliance reporting, or regulatory filings
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