Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist – Miami, FL This hybrid role requires experience with multi‑state U.S. payroll and international payroll. Job Description The Payroll Specialist oversees biweekly and monthly payroll processing across multiple pay schedules, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role manages complex pay rules, maintains employee payroll records, supports payroll tax and year‑end processes, and collaborates with cross‑functional stakeholders to improve payroll operations and data integrity in a technology‑driven environment. Process biweekly and monthly payroll for multiple pay schedules, ensuring accurate calculation of overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, retroactive pay, and other complex pay rules. Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and compensation adjustments. Review, audit, and reconcile payroll reports for accuracy, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and ensure data integrity across systems. Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and internal company policies. Assist with payroll tax filings and year‑end processes, including preparation and support for W‑2, 1099, wage garnishments, unemployment rates, and related reporting. Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and tax matters with professionalism, accuracy, and strict confidentiality. Support payroll reconciliations, general ledger postings, and payroll reporting, partnering with stakeholders to ensure accurate data flow between teams and systems. Provide audit support and documentation for internal and external reviews related to payroll and payroll accounting. Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and overall payroll operations. Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including HR, finance, and other business units, to align payroll processes with organizational needs. Manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail. Essential Skills Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, including multi‑state U.S. payroll and exposure to international payroll. Hands‑on experience processing payroll with complex pay rules, including overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, retroactive pay, and equity‑related income. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and payroll tax regulations. Experience with payroll accounting, including general ledger postings, reconciliations, and support for audits. Knowledge of payroll‑related benefits, wage garnishments, and statutory requirements. Ability to manage and maintain accurate payroll records for new hires, terminations, and compensation changes. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of all documentation and deliverables. Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Work Environment This role operates in a dynamic, innovative environment focused on cutting‑edge technology and global connectivity. The position is primarily office‑based, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week, and possibly four days depending on business needs. You will collaborate closely with engineering, finance, HR, and other teams in a fast‑paced setting that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Job Type & Location Permanent position based out of Miami, FL. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year. Equity is an additional component to compensation. Full benefits are provided. Workplace Type Hybrid position in Miami, FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on July 16, 2026. Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aston Carter