TempExperts is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a growing organization in the Miami, FL area. This position is responsible for processing multi-state payroll, ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance, maintaining payroll records, and supporting employees with payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Responsibilities:
Process weekly and biweekly payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution.
Review payroll data, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, retroactive adjustments, leave pay, and special payments.
Perform payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and maintain current knowledge of applicable payroll laws.
Research payroll-related issues and implement updates to support regulatory compliance and internal processes.
Review timekeeping records, pay rates, employee changes, and payroll exceptions to ensure data accuracy.
Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including compensation changes, department transfers, and other employment updates.
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely, professional, and customer-focused manner.
Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and other internal departments to resolve payroll issues and improve payroll processes.
Prepare recurring payroll reports, analyze payroll data, and support operational reporting needs.
Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, process improvements, and implementation of new payroll procedures.
Maintain payroll documentation, standard operating procedures, and internal controls.
Support year-end payroll activities, including payroll audits, tax reporting, and related payroll projects.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support payroll operations.
Requirements/Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 35 years of payroll processing experience, including weekly and biweekly payroll.
Experience processing multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and payroll tax requirements.
Experience with payroll and timekeeping systems; UKG experience preferred. Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems is a plus.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer service approach.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive payroll information.
Experience supporting payroll system enhancements, reporting, testing, or process improvements is preferred.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or the willingness to pursue certification is a plus.
Experience supporting multi-location or high-volume payroll operations is preferred.