Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a Contract position based in Boca Raton, Florida. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing, addressing employee pay-related questions, and helping maintain compliance across a multi-state environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the professionalism needed to work effectively with employees, facility contacts, and leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Process recurring payroll cycles accurately and on schedule for assigned employee groups.
• Investigate payroll questions and work directly with facility teams to resolve discrepancies involving pay, deductions, taxes, or employee records.
• Review payroll data, validate adjustments, and reconcile balances before final submission.
• Enter and confirm compensation changes, special earnings, and other payroll updates with a high degree of accuracy.
• Prepare off-cycle, periodic, and requested check payments, including pay period, monthly, and quarterly requests as needed.
• Generate and distribute payroll checks and related notifications in accordance with location-specific requirements.
• Support the handling of garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders to help ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Maintain organized payroll records by filing supporting documentation in employee files and payroll folders.
• Partner with the Payroll Supervisor on complex tax, processing, reporting, or system-related issues and contribute to special projects as assigned.