Payroll & Benefits Specialist

CFS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employer

High-impact payroll

Collaborative HR/Accounting

Leadership support

Competitive benefits

Meaningful impact

Job summary

CFS in Tampa, FL is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join our team. You will process payroll for a multi-employee workforce and administer benefits while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Collaborating with HR and Accounting, you will audit payroll, handle inquiries, and seek process improvements to support a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and benefits platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for a multi-employee workforce.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, and benefits regulations.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate employee data.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

$60,000 - $70,000 base salary

Location: Tampa, FL

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 base salary

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Join a well-established organization with a strong presence in the Tampa market, where you'll play a critical role in supporting employees through accurate payroll processing and seamless benefits administration.

This position offers the opportunity to become a trusted internal resource, partnering with HR, Accounting, and leadership to help create an exceptional employee experience.

What You'll Enjoy

• Stable, reputable organization with long-term growth potential
• High-impact role with ownership of payroll and benefits administration
• Collaborative environment working closely with HR and Accounting teams
• Leadership that values accuracy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Consistent workload with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for a multi-employee workforce
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, and related reporting
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries
• Ensure compliance with payroll, tax, and benefits regulations
• Partner with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate employee data
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of payroll and benefits administration experience
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and benefits platforms
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities