Payroll and Compliance Specialist

Payroll and Compliance Specialist Overview

At Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, we believe in service - to our 300,000 members, 600 team members and local communities. We're not just your average bank. We're a credit union, owned by our members and dedicated to serving people, not profit. We know that happy, engaged people provide the best service, so we live by our mantra:
Be Bold. Be Great. Have Fun. Consistently named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times among multiple national awards we strive to develop a diverse, collaborative culture where you can grow personally and professionally.

Our "work from where you do your best work" strategy provides flexibility to our team members - who currently reside across the U.S.

- with a variety of remote, hybrid and in-person roles. We enjoy plenty of opportunities to stay connected through video collaboration, digital tools, community service initiatives and numerous activities. Whether you thrive in a remote setting, prefer the energy of in-person collaboration or seek a balance between the two, you'll find your fit here. Join us as we seek to make things grow - people, communities, money and dreams.

Grow Financial is headquartered in Tampa, FL. For remote roles, candidates must be located in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, , IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WV, WI, WY.

• Work-life balance: 15 days of paid vacation to start, plus paid holidays and sick time
• Family-first benefits: Paid family leave for eligible team members
• Community impact: Two paid volunteer days each year
• Professional development: up to $5,250 annually for full-time team members and $2,625 for part-time team members
• Retirement readiness: 401(k) with employer contributions and matching totaling up to 8% for team members
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, virtual care, and mental health support
• Financial perks: Special team member discounts on consumer loans
• Career growth and development: Dedicated in-house training team focused on helping you reach your full potential

The Payroll and Compliance Specialist is responsible for processing accurate and timely biweekly payroll for 600+ employees, ensuring full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations, and serving as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related audit activity. This role maintains a strong controls orientation, proactively identifies compliance risk, and partners with HR leadership to strengthen the accuracy and integrity of payroll operations.

Required Skills/

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree, required.
• A minimum of three years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll, with an enterprise HRIS platform required;
  Dayforce (Ceridian) experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and compliance required.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and type English.
• Must be able to hear and use a telephone.
• Use of computer requires repetitive keystrokes.

Work Environment:

• This role is fully remote, with the option to work from our HQ or retail locations.
• As part of your role, you will occasionally travel between Grow locations within the Tampa Bay area.
• Qualified candidates must live in the Tampa Bay area
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An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disabled