Payroll Specialist

Addison Group; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a payroll professional in St. Petersburg, FL for a hybrid, direct-hire position. The role manages multi-state payroll operations with ADP and related platforms, resolving payroll tax discrepancies and answering client questions about benefits.

You will help optimize payroll workflows and support healthcare plans and 401(k) programs. The ideal candidate brings hands-on ADP experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple client priorities in a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. multi-state payroll operations.
• Experience with ADP or Paychex or similar payroll platforms.
• Familiarity with payroll tax notices, research, and resolution.
• Understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations.
• Experience in accounting, CPA, or professional services is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify multi-state payroll information for accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate payroll tax notices and discrepancies and resolve them.
• Serve as a primary resource for payroll and benefits inquiries from clients and vendors.
• Assist clients with U.S. payroll regulations and benefits processes.
• Support employee benefits administration including healthcare plans and 401(k).
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows and documentation.
• Help develop processes as the payroll function grows.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

ADP experience

Client-facing

Payroll tax research

Communication

Organization

Benefits administration

Tools

ADP Payroll

Paychex

Job description

Location: St. Petersburg, FL - Hybrid Schedule

Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience

Role: Direct Hire

Position Overview

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with multi-state payroll, familiarity with ADP, and the ability to research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies. This is an opportunity to take on a client-facing role while helping strengthen and expand the organization's payroll and benefits operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify multi-state payroll information to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Investigate, research, and resolve payroll tax notices and discrepancies.
• Serve as a primary resource for payroll and benefits-related inquiries from clients, vendors, and internal departments.
• Assist clients with understanding U.S. payroll regulations, tax requirements, and benefits processes.
• Provide support with employee benefits administration, including healthcare plans and 401(k) programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, documentation, and internal procedures.
• Assist with developing and implementing processes as the payroll function continues to grow.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience supporting U.S. multi-state payroll operations, including payroll review, setup, or processing.
• Experience working with ADP; Paychex or comparable payroll platforms will also be considered.
• Familiarity with payroll tax notices, research, and resolution.
• Understanding of U.S. payroll tax regulations and multi-state requirements.
• Experience within an accounting, CPA, or professional services environment is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to support multiple clients and competing priorities.