Multi-State Payroll Specialist: Paylocity & Prevailing Wage

GenServe; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GenServe is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support high-volume, weekly payroll across multiple states. The role requires hands-on Paylocity experience, strong Excel proficiency, and knowledge of prevailing-wage payroll requirements, wage classifications, and timekeeping accuracy.

You will ensure payroll accuracy, maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, and support a fast-paced, deadline-driven payroll function with audit readiness, collaborating with HR,

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of payroll experience, including weekly payroll processing.
• Proven experience with multi-state payroll.
• Hands-on experience with Paylocity preferred.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage (Davis‑Bacon and/or state rules).
• Strong Excel skills: formulas, pivot tables, data reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle weekly payroll accurately and on time across states.
• Import, validate, and reconcile timekeeping and payroll data in Paylocity.
• Perform payroll audits, including variance analysis and gross-to-net checks.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and internal controls.
• Respond to employee pay inquiries and support payroll reporting.

Skills

Paylocity

Excel

Prevailing wage payroll

Multi-state payroll

Weekly payroll

Tools

Ticketing System

Job description

GenServe is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support high-volume, weekly payroll across multiple states. The role requires hands-on Paylocity experience, strong Excel proficiency, and knowledge of prevailing-wage payroll requirements, wage classifications, and timekeeping accuracy.

You will ensure payroll accuracy, maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, and support a fast-paced, deadline-driven payroll function with audit readiness, collaborating with HR,