Payroll Specialist

FrankCrum; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Education benefit program

PTO cash-out option

Employee referral bonus

Disaster relief fund

Job summary

FrankCrum in Clearwater, FL is hiring a full-time, on-site Payroll Specialist to process payroll, service clients, and support the payroll team. A $1,250 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days of employment. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance and strong client communication.

You will work with flex schedules, balance multi-state payrolls, and use Excel, Word and Outlook to generate reports and maintain records. A high school diploma and payroll experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of payroll experience.
• Experience using Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with federal, state and local payroll rules.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and balance procedures for complex payrolls.
• Enter employee maintenance with accuracy per regulations.
• Deliver client service and support to the payroll team.
• Handle 80+ processing points weekly and assist teammates.
• Create and manipulate payroll reports.
• Apply problem-solving skills to payroll questions.
• Assist with HRIS functions and documentation.
• Manage time, prioritization, and communication.

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Communication

Excel

Outlook

Word

Tools

HRIS

Job description

FrankCrum is a Professional Employer Organization headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. With over 500 employees supporting more than 4,000 businesses across the United States, we provide payroll, employee benefits, HR consulting and workers’ compensation insurance. Our company culture focuses on collaboration, respect and our Pillars of Excellence: Integrity, Prosperity, and Affinity.

The Role You'll Play to Create Success

We are hiring a full‑time, on‑site Payroll Specialist in Clearwater, FL. The position includes a $1,250 sign‑on bonus payable after 90 days of employment. In this role you will process payroll, deliver customer service to our clients, and support the payroll team.

• Handle a permanent processing schedule of 80 or more points per week and assist teammates as needed.
• Enter employee maintenance with accuracy, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local rules.
• Maintain accuracy through balancing procedures for payrolls of all complexity levels.
• Monitor the payroll queue and process at least 20–25 payrolls per year.
• Cover client accounts during planned and unplanned absences across payroll teams.
• Assist clients with common HRIS system functions.
• Provide exceptional service and support to clients and internal employees.
• Perform self‑audit payroll reviews for accuracy and compliance.
• Understand payroll rules, calculations and multi‑state payrolls.
• Use Excel basics (formulas, copy‑paste, sorting, etc.).
• Know FLSA, state and local payroll regulations.
• Create and manipulate reports to meet client needs.
• Understand paid time off accrual types and apply them in systems.
• Assist with projects and provide feedback on software and processes.
• Apply problem‑solving skills to resolve questions or issues.
• Manage time, prioritization and organization, including email organization.

The Attributes We Seek

Keys to success include experience in payroll processing, strong customer‑service and communication skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant payroll experience.

Our Competitive Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance with no out‑of‑pocket cost for employee coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance and term life insurance at no cost.
• Supplemental policies such as accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal services and pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions, immediately vested.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent‑care reimbursement.
• Health Savings Account funded by FrankCrum.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Education benefit program up to the IRS maximum allowance.
• PTO cash‑out option.
• Tickets at work and access to the Corporate America Family Credit Union.
• Employee and client referral bonus programs.
• Alero Financial credit‑union benefits program.
• Disaster relief fund for employees.

What's Special About FrankCrum

FrankCrum is a family‑owned business with several legal entities, headquartered on 14 acres that include a subsidized employee café. We have been recognized as a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay for over ten consecutive years and support community initiatives such as the Homeless Empowerment Program, Angel Tree and Clearwater Free Clinic.

FrankCrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other trait protected by applicable law.