Lead Payroll Specialist – Complex Pay & Compliance

Nleague Services Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nleague Services Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage complex payroll transactions, ensure timely and compliant processing, and support payroll processes across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of payroll experience, an associate degree in accounting/finance or related field, and proficiency with ADP or similar payroll systems. Strong data accuracy and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of work experience in payroll, accounting, human resources, timekeeping or a related administrative role
• Experience working in a unionized environment

Responsibilities

• Process complex payroll transactions and ensure accurate and timely payment of employees
• Process and resolve complex payroll adjustments and transactions, including retroactive pay, wage corrections, supplemental payments, final pay, garnishments, tax withholding
• Research, interpret, and apply payroll policies, procedure, collective bargaining provisions, and applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations to ensure consistent and compliant payroll administration
• Investigate and resolve escalated payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries and complex pay-related issues; identify root causes and recommend or implement appropriate corrective actions
• Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to the following payroll processing; identify discrepancies and perform necessary corrections and adjustments
• Perform payroll-to-general-ledger reconciliations and research and resolve variances between payroll records, accounting records, benefit deductions, tax liabilities and related financial systems
• Prepare, maintain and analyze payroll reports, records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for management
• Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation, researching payroll transactions, responding to inquiries, and assisting with the implementation of corrective actions or process improvements
• Assist with year-end payroll activities and reporting, including the reconciliation and verification of payroll records, taxable wages, deductions, and other information necessary for required tax reporting and employee wage statements
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of employee payroll, tax, and personal information
• Serve as a technical resource to payroll staff, managers, and employees regarding complex payroll matters
• Management garnishment set ups and changes in ADP
• Assist in reviewing preview check register and making corrections as needed
• Prepare check requests and backup documentation for payroll deductions paid through
• Accounts Payable or an ACH deposit
• Prepare payroll off-cycle chaecks.

Skills

English proficiency

Data entry

Payroll processing

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/HR

Job description

Nleague Services Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage complex payroll transactions, ensure timely and compliant processing, and support payroll processes across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of payroll experience, an associate degree in accounting/finance or related field, and proficiency with ADP or similar payroll systems. Strong data accuracy and confidentiality are essential.