Payroll & HR Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance 75%

Paid time off

Tech transition opportunity

Job summary

CFS in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Payroll & HR Specialist to oversee all payroll and HR functions for ~200 employees. The role requires independence, strong compliance, and trusted employee relations support.

The position offers a discretionary annual bonus, medical insurance with 75% employer premium coverage, paid time off, and holidays. This is a hands-on role during a technology transition with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• HR or Payroll certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, FPC, etc.) are a plus.
• 2-5 years of progressive HR and payroll experience.
• Thorough understanding of payroll processing, employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and employee payroll changes.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Coordinate payroll tax reporting through the company's payroll platform
• Assist with payroll system transitions.
• Manage the full employee onboarding process, including new hire paperwork, I-9s, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR records.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and HR-related issues.
• Coordinate employee benefits administration, acting as the liaison with the company's benefit providers, including UnitedHealthcare.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Support performance-related documentation and employee relations as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR compliance

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 (Depending on Experience)

Position Summary

Our client, a growing construction company seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist to oversee all payroll and human resources functions. This is a highly visible role that requires a confident, knowledgeable professional who can work independently, ensure compliance, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and management.

• Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance
• Medical insurance with the employer covering 75% of employee healthcare premiums
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting a growing construction company during an exciting technology transition

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process accurate weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and employee payroll changes.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Coordinate payroll tax reporting through the company's payroll platform
• Assist with payroll system transitions

Human Resources

• Manage the full employee onboarding process, including new hire paperwork, I-9s, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR records.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and HR-related issues.
• Coordinate employee benefits administration, acting as the liaison with the company's benefit providers, including UnitedHealthcare.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Support performance-related documentation and employee relations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• HR or Payroll certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, FPC, etc.) are a plus.
• 2-5 years of progressive HR and payroll experience.
• Thorough understanding of payroll processing, employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.

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