Payroll Specialist

Worksite; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Quarterly bonuses

Medical & Life Insurance

PTO & Holidays

Voluntary benefits

401k 4% match

Weekly meals

Team building events

Chair massages

Flexible schedule

Casual environment

Job summary

Worksite in North Port, FL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team. You will be the first point of contact for clients, processing payroll data, communicating by phone and email, and ensuring accuracy of wage calculations with careful data entry.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of payroll systems and tax regulations, and the ability to handle confidential information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Prism software is a plus; a positive, flexible attitude is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive client data with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use basic math.
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Process payroll data accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Communicate with clients by phone and email to resolve payroll questions.
• Enter data in CRM and save documents electronically to support paperless processes.
• Assist in problem resolution and verify wage data calculations.

Job description

Worksite is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) located in North Port, FL. We partner with other businesses to provide a one-stop solution for payroll and employee benefits administration, workers' compensation, safety, and HR consulting. We are proud to be recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as one of thebest mid-sized companies to work for in Florida for 9 years in a row, based on our employee ratings.

We are seeking aPayrollSpecialistto join our growing team. The most important attributes for success include a positive/friendly attitude, willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, problem-solving and customer service skills. If you are accustomed to a fast-paced environment and excited to be part of an organization that values customer relationships and fosters a family-friendly culture that puts people before profits, Worksite could be the perfect fit for you!

Our Payroll Specialists serve as the first point of contact for customer service and communicate with our clients on the phone and via email to process payroll data. They follow clearly defined processes and enter data in a timely fashion with great attention to detail. They proactively communicate with clients about any concerns and perform calculations to verify the accuracy of wage data. They actively assist in the problem resolution process and document their activities in our Client Relationship Management (CRM) software and save documents electronically to support our paperless processes.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of a high school education or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive client data with confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Preferred Experience

• 1-3 years payroll processing experience, preferably in a PEO or multi-client environment
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in business or accounting
• Prism software experience
• Fundamental Payroll Certification or must be willing to study and pursue testing within one year of employment (reimbursement provided)

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive base wage
• Quarterly bonuses
• Company-paid employee Medical, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary Insurance plans
• 401k plan with 4% match (immediately vested)
• Weekly breakfast on Mondays and lunches on Wednesdays
• Monthly team building events
• Monthly chair massages
• Flexible schedules
• Casual and fun work environment