Payroll and Benefits Specialist

 

Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Location: Sarasota, FL (100% On-Site)
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to $55,000 | Direct Hire

Position Summary
A growing Sarasota-based organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR compliance. This full?time, on?site role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience working with HRIS/payroll systems in a fast-paced environment. Local candidates only.

Key Responsibilities
• Process and audit bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy of timekeeping, deductions, and employee data
• Maintain HRIS records and support payroll setup, reporting fields, and data integrity
• Administer employee benefits including enrollments, changes, invoice reconciliation, and open enrollment support
• Generate payroll, compensation, benefits, census, and headcount reports
• Reconcile payroll data and benefit-related billings
• Support compliance filings including 1095, 5500, EEO-1, unemployment, and workers comp
• Administer employee leave programs (including FMLA) and maintain required documentation
• Assist with internal/external audits and employee inquiries
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure regulatory compliance across payroll, benefits, and HR data
• Support HR reporting projects and process improvements as assigned

Qualifications
• 3–5 years of experience in payroll, HRIS, benefits, or a related analytical HR/finance role
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (UKG preferred)
• Strong accuracy, organization, and problem?solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline?driven environment
• Experience supporting audits, reporting, or compliance preferred

Work Environment
• 100% on-site at Sarasota corporate headquarters
• General office environment with standard computer/desk work, occasional lifting up to 30 lbs

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with match, life insurance, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement options, wellness programs, and additional employee perks.

Local candidates only.

 

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Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year

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