Payroll Benefits Specialist

Payroll & Benefits SpecialistSalary: $70,000 – $75,000 Location: Orlando, FLWhy This Opportunity Stands Out:Join a unique and rapidly growing organization with a fun office environmentHigh-visibility role with direct interaction across HR, Accounting, and leadership teamsOpportunity to own the payroll process for 500+ employees and make a measurable impactSmall, collaborative HR team where your contributions are highly valuedFuture career growth within HR, including potential pathways into recruiting and expanded HR responsibilitiesStable organization looking for a long-term hire who wants to grow with the companyBusiness-critical position with exposure to payroll, benefits, compliance, reporting, and process improvement initiativesKey Responsibilities for the Payroll & Benefits Specialist:Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 500 employees, including hourly and salaried staffManage payroll data integrity and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing through PaylocityPerform monthly benefits reconciliation and serve as the primary liaison with insurance carriersResolve benefit discrepancies and ensure proper enrollment, deductions, and creditsMaintain employee records, status changes, and payroll-related documentationSupport workers' compensation administration, incident reporting, and compliance trackingUtilize advanced Excel functions including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting, and data analysisAssist with process improvements that enhance payroll accuracy and employee experienceQualifications for the Payroll & Benefits Specialist:Minimum 2+ years of payroll experienceExperience processing payroll for 200+ employees required; 500+ employees strongly preferredPaylocity experience highly preferredBenefits administration and reconciliation experience requiredAdvanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting functionsStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyPositive, service-oriented, and team-focused personalityAbility to thrive in a fully onsite, collaborative environment