Junior Payroll Specialist — Client-Focused & Accurate

DecisionHR; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DecisionHR is seeking an organized Payroll Administrator to compile, maintain, and process employee and client payroll information with accuracy. You will coordinate with other departments to ensure client expectations are exceeded.

The role requires three years of administrative and/or accounting experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with payroll software. Associates degree preferred, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of administrative and/or accounting experience.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to establish a cooperative relationship with clients.
• Experience with payroll software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll by keying hours, entering new hire/re-hired employees, deductions and other wage-based items into the payroll system.
• Meet client payroll deadlines by authorizing and creating automated payrolls as well as paper check payrolls.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic employee files and assist with checking and scanning of new hires, maintenance, and terminations.
• Troubleshoot client payrolls, identify errors impacting payrolls and tax payments, and provide basic payroll guidance to clients.
• Communicate payroll invoice totals to clients to ensure funding and maintain client retention through quality service.
• Build and maintain client relationships through excellent service and escalate issues to the Payroll Manager.
• Assist clients with website setup, reports, and web payroll setup and reporting; assist in custom report setup.

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

DecisionHR is seeking an organized Payroll Administrator to compile, maintain, and process employee and client payroll information with accuracy. You will coordinate with other departments to ensure client expectations are exceeded.

The role requires three years of administrative and/or accounting experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with payroll software. Associates degree preferred, with opportunities to grow within a collaborative team.