Data Entry Payroll Specialist

Hiregy; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Hiregy is seeking a Payroll Specialist for our St. Petersburg, FL client. This onsite role ensures accurate payroll processing, proper record-keeping, and timely tax payments while delivering strong client service.

The position offers a WFH option post-training on Mondays and Fridays if you have a designated workspace, with hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday. It is a contract-to-hire opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of administrative and/or accounting experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Background check required and education verification.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll by entering hours, new hires, rehires, deductions, and other wage-related items while meeting client payroll deadlines.
• Maintain accurate electronic employee records, including new hire documentation, employee changes, and terminations.
• Troubleshoot payroll errors and resolve issues affecting payroll processing and federal, state, and local tax payments.
• Communicate payroll totals and funding requirements to clients while providing responsive customer service and escalating complex issues as needed.
• Assist clients with payroll system setup, payroll processing, website functionality, standard reporting, and custom report needs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Administrative experience

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Payroll Specialist

Location: St. Petersburg, 33702 – This position is onsite
WFH option post-training on Monday and Friday if you have a designated workspace (30+ days)

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Type: Contract to hire

Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Quantity: 2-3 open

Job description:

1. Process payroll by entering hours, new hires, rehires, deductions, and other wage-related items while meeting client payroll deadlines.
2. Maintain accurate electronic employee records, including new hire documentation, employee changes, and terminations.
3. Troubleshoot payroll errors and resolve issues affecting payroll processing and federal, state, and local tax payments.
4. Communicate payroll totals and funding requirements to clients while providing responsive customer service and escalating complex issues as needed.
5. Assist clients with payroll system setup, payroll processing, website functionality, standard reporting, and custom report needs.

Nice to have:

• PEO payroll processing
• Associate’s Degree

Requirements:

• At least three (3) years of administrative and/or accounting experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Background check required
• Education verification required