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

Job summary

CFS, a growing construction company, seeks a Payroll & HR Specialist to oversee payroll and HR functions. The role is highly visible and requires a confident, knowledgeable professional who can work independently and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include payroll processing for ~200 employees, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance. The position offers a discretionary bonus, medical coverage, and PTO/holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, benefits administration, and employee relations.
• Onboarding, I-9s, documentation, and records management.
• Visible, independent worker who can handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate weekly payroll for ~200 employees.
• Manage deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and payroll changes.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax reporting.
• Coordinate payroll system transitions and onboarding of new benefits.
• Oversee employee onboarding, maintain HR records, and respond to staff questions.
• Coordinate benefits with providers and process enrollment changes.
• Support performance documentation and employee relations as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR compliance

Employee relations

Benefits administration

I-9 onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

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.

Benefits

• 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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