Payroll & HR Specialist

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 (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.

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

Payroll Administration

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• Process accurate weekly payroll for approximately 38 employees.
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• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and employee payroll changes.
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• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
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• Coordinate payroll tax reporting through the company's payroll platform.
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• Assist with payroll system transitions, including the implementation of Miter Payroll and Sage Intacct.
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Human Resources

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

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• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
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• HR or Payroll certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, FPC, etc.) are a plus.
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• 5–10 years of progressive HR and payroll experience.
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• Construction industry experience strongly preferred.
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• Thorough understanding of payroll processing, employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.
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• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or Foundation Software.
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• Experience with Miter Payroll or similar cloud-based payroll systems.
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• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a significant plus.
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