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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

$70k - $75k

Creative Financial Staffing

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Location: Sarasota, FL
Schedule: Fulltime, standard business hours
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000


Why This Payroll and Benefits Specialist Opportunity Stands Out

  • Join an award-winning Top Workplace recognized for its people-first culture and commitment to employee success.
  • Enjoy a best-in-class benefits package, including a generous 401(k) match, company-paid insurance, wellness programs, and additional perks.
  • Build your career with a stable, growing organization backed by more than 50 years of success and industry leadership.
  • Payroll and Benefits Specialist will partner directly with the CHRO and executive leadership team in a highly visible role with meaningful impact and influence.
  • Take ownership of payroll, benefits, HRIS, and compliance in a dynamic position offering broad exposure across key HR functions.
  • Lead benefits and open enrollment initiatives that directly enhance the employee experience and contribute to organizational success.
Key Responsibilities for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist
  • Own and administer the end-to-end bi-weekly payroll process for approximately 300 employees, including commissions and bonus payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an exceptional employee experience.
  • Administer comprehensive employee benefits programs, including enrollments, life events, deductions, vendor relationships, and ongoing employee support.
  • Maintain HRIS data integrity, oversee system configurations, and generate workforce reporting to support HR operations and business decision-making.
  • Lead compliance-related activities and audit preparation, including ACA, 401(k), EEO-1, unemployment, workers' compensation, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as the primary resource for employee and manager inquiries related to payroll, benefits, HRIS, leave administration, and HR policies.
  • Payroll and Benefits Specialist will support annual open enrollment and benefits communications, helping drive employee engagement and a positive benefits experience.
Qualifications for the Payroll and Benefits Specialist
  • 3-5 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HRIS, human resources, or a related analytical HR/finance environment.
  • Hands-on experience processing payroll and working within HRIS platforms to manage employee data, reporting, and system administration (UKG preferred).
  • Highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with exceptional organizational skills and a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and process excellence.
  • Working knowledge of payroll regulations, benefits administration, and HR best practices, with the ability to navigate complex employee situations confidently.
  • Experience supporting audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance initiatives, including maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to effectively support employees, managers, vendors, and leadership while handling sensitive information with discretion.



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