Payroll Operations & Compliance Specialist

SGS Consulting; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage daily payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely processing. You will reconcile payrolls, validate reports, and handle taxes on employer-paid benefits.

The role requires Kronos experience, SAP familiarity, and the ability to work across multi-company payroll environments while delivering strong customer service and analytical problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations.
• Ability to process payroll across multiple companies.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily payroll operations and ensure timely processing.
• Reconcile payroll and validate reports before transmission.
• Understand employer-paid benefits taxation and garnishments.
• Handle Kronos time and attendance processing and interfacing.
• Process unclaimed property payroll checks and related compliance.
• Load import files from payroll divisions and reconcile runs.
• Prepare divisional payroll reports weekly for balance checks.
• Research and resolve payroll issues for assigned domains.

Skills

Degree / 3+ years experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

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Tools

SAP

Kronos

Job description

SGS Consulting is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage daily payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely processing. You will reconcile payrolls, validate reports, and handle taxes on employer-paid benefits.

The role requires Kronos experience, SAP familiarity, and the ability to work across multi-company payroll environments while delivering strong customer service and analytical problem-solving.