Payroll Specialist

Position: Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Location: St. Petersburg, FL - Hybrid Schedule

Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience

Role: Direct Hire

Position Overview

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with multi-state payroll, familiarity with ADP, and the ability to research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies. This is an opportunity to take on a client-facing role while helping strengthen and expand the organization's payroll and benefits operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify multi-state payroll information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Investigate, research, and resolve payroll tax notices and discrepancies.
• Serve as a primary resource for payroll and benefits-related inquiries from clients, vendors, and internal departments.
• Assist clients with understanding U.S. payroll regulations, tax requirements, and benefits processes.
• Provide support with employee benefits administration, including healthcare plans and 401(k) programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, documentation, and internal procedures.
• Assist with developing and implementing processes as the payroll function continues to grow.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience supporting U.S. multi-state payroll operations, including payroll review, setup, or processing.
• Experience working with ADP; Paychex or comparable payroll platforms will also be considered.
• Familiarity with payroll tax notices, research, and resolution.
• Understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations and multi-state requirements.
• Experience within an accounting, CPA, or professional services environment is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to support multiple clients and competing priorities.