Payroll Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Tampa to manage weekly payroll for union and non-union staff, maintain records, and ensure on-time, accurate pay. This onsite role collaborates with HR and accounting to resolve discrepancies.

You should have 2+ years payroll experience, union payroll exposure, and proficiency with payroll software and Excel. Prevailing wage and certified payroll knowledge is a plus in a construction-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Union payroll experience is a plus.
• Construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, deductions, and employee data.
• Administer union payroll, fringe benefits, and dues calculations.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll-related audits.
• Collaborate with HR, accounting, and project teams to resolve payroll discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Payroll software

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Salary: $27/hour

Location: Tampa, FL 33610

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a growing organization with consistent, year-round operations
• Work with a team that values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration
• Gain exposure to complex union payroll and construction workforce processes
• Play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Enjoy a fully onsite environment with direct access to leadership and operations teams
• Develop expertise in certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union reporting requirements
• Be part of an industry that delivers high-impact infrastructure and engineering projects
• Opportunity to contribute beyond payroll through collaboration with HR and accounting teams

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist:

• Process weekly payroll for union and non-union employees
• Maintain accurate payroll records, deductions, and employee data
• Administer union payroll, fringe benefits, and dues calculations
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll-related audits
• Collaborate with HR, accounting, and project teams to resolve payroll discrepancies

Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist:

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
• Union payroll experience (+)
• Construction industry experience (+)
• Knowledge of certified payroll, prevailing wage, and related compliance requirements preferred
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel

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