Payroll Specialist

CFS; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Orlando, Florida is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll across multiple entities in a collaborative Finance and HR environment.

The role balances hands-on payroll processing with analytical reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit-ready records, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Payroll Specialist or Analyst with multi-entity payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll fundamentals and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely for multiple companies.
• Review and audit time records, compensation changes, hires, and terminations.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and support onboarding tasks.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with quarterly and annual filings.
• Coordinate with Accounting, HR and leadership to ensure compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $70,000–$80,000

Location: Orlando, FL | Onsite/Hybrid

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This Payroll Specialist opportunity offers the chance to support a growing, multi-entity organization within a highly collaborative Finance and HR environment. The Payroll Specialist will work closely with leadership, gaining visibility across operations while playing a key role in payroll accuracy, compliance, and process consistency.

What makes this Payroll Specialist role especially appealing is the balance between hands‑on payroll processing and analytical support. The Payroll Specialist will manage payroll across multiple entities, assist with reporting and compliance initiatives, and help maintain organized, audit‑ready payroll records within a structured environment.

This Payroll Specialist position is ideal for someone who values accuracy, discretion, and team collaboration, and is seeking long‑term stability within an organization focused on strong processes and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist

• Process payroll accurately and timely for multiple companies and operating entities.
• Review and audit employee time records, compensation changes, new hires, and terminations.
• Respond to payroll‑related inquiries, support onboarding tasks, and maintain employee payroll data.
• Prepare payroll reports, support quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, and coordinate audit documentation.
• Collaborate with Accounting, HR, and leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment across payroll processes.

Qualifications For The Payroll Specialist

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Payroll Analyst; Paylocity experience required.
• Strong understanding of payroll fundamentals, workers’ compensation, and payroll regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll systems; strong attention to detail and confidentiality.