Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Overview

Payroll and Benefits Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing Enavate’s payroll processing and Team Member benefits programs (health insurance, health savings plans, 401(k) plans, and leave of absence programs).

This role is vital for maintaining Team Member morale and requires close collaboration between HR and Finance to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with payroll, benefits and 401(k) regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical and capable of optimizing payroll operations to align with company goals while providing excellent customer service to Team Members.

Location: Tampa, FL (onsite, 5 days per week)
* Reports To: Global HR Operations Leader

• Manage end-to-end US and Canada payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely tax filings.
• Maintain payroll and HRIS data integrity, run payroll reports, and reconcile accounts.
• Address payroll and benefits inquiries, providing clear guidance to Team Members.
• Partner with Finance, HRC, and auditors to validate payroll data and support audits.
• Administer health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs, ensuring accurate enrollment and billing.
• Stay up to date on industry trends, legislative changes, and best practices to enhance payroll and benefits administration.
• Manage vendor relationships and support annual benefits renewals and open enrollment.
• Keep up with legislative changes and industry trends to maintain compliance and competitiveness.
• Improve payroll and benefits processes, policies, and documentation.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of all Team Member benefits, including billing, change reporting, enrollment, and review of Medical, Dental, 401(k) and Life.
• Support compensation analysis and other HR-related initiatives and ad-hoc projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, benefits administration, labor laws, employer benefit plans and compensation programs.
• Proficient in one of the payroll software (e.g., Rippling, ADP, Workday, Paylocity) and HRIS platforms.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly.
• Able to work in a fast paced and changing environment

This position is based in Tampa, FL. Our office is currently under renovation, but once it’s completed, the role will be fully onsite for 5 days a week.

At Enavate, we are more than just a
Microsoft Gold Partner
—we’re a trusted partner in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting, Cloud services, and managed services. We help businesses embrace the future by guiding them through ERP implementations, migrations to the cloud, and integrations that streamline their operations, allowing them to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Our work isn’t just about technology—it’s about transforming the way businesses operate, empowering them to grow, innovate, and succeed. By partnering with our clients, we provide peace of mind, enabling them to focus on what matters most while we handle the complexity of their systems and processes. To learn more about what we do and how we make an impact, please check out our What We Do?

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Whether you’re joining us in North America, Europe, or beyond, Enavate offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact.

At Enavate, we’re driven by our core values, and our people are at the heart of everything we do:

• Team Members: We take care of our own.
• Innovation: We explore, evolve, and seek excellence at every level.
• Results: We are achievers who set high goals and reach them.
• Integrity: We are trustworthy. Our word is our bond.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive team leads to better innovation and outcomes. We actively support diversity and…