Payroll Specialist

hklaw; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Health, dental & vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays & paid time off

Job summary

Holland & Knight in Tampa, FL seeks a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing across the firm, compliant with federal, state, and local rules. You will handle data entry into HRIS/Payroll and respond to payroll inquiries with confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred experience with Workday and 3+ years in payroll within a high-volume environment. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a premier law firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• Workday payroll processing experience preferred in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all staff ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Data entry of employee information into HRIS/Payroll system.
• Respond to payroll inquiries with timely, professional communication.
• Maintain accurate firmwide payroll records and assist with audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday payroll processing

Job description

We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success.

This position is based in the Firm's global operations center in Tampa, FL.

General Description

The Payroll Specialist performs a variety of duties to ensure the accurate preparation and processing of the Firm's payrolls using payroll software. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely compliance with relevant regulations and providing support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries. The Payroll Specialist works to ensure payroll practices meet government compliance.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Process payroll for all staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Accurate data entry processing of employee information into HRIS/Payroll system.
• Apply Firm policies, processes, and procedures.
• Process payroll corrections as required; escal...
• Ensure payroll is processed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Responsible for accurately processing all wage garnishments, levies, and child support deductions.
• Generate and distribute payroll reporting as needed.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and employees to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Address inquiries and research issues in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist with regular audit of data entry records.
• Maintain accurate firmwide records.
• Special project and duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of payroll and basic accounting functions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to respond efficiently to requests while adhering to deadlines.
• Advanced data entry skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to be flexible and a team player.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to understand Firm business rules and applications.
• Confidentiality and diplomacy.

Required Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of payroll experience

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Workday payroll processing experience preferred within a high-volume team.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage

Benefits

Our goal is to promote a work environment in which individuals have access to the resources they need to be their best both professionally and personally, which includes resources that encourage individuals to focus on their health and well-being.

Below are the benefits we offer: comprehensive medical (PPO and HDHPs), dental and vision plans including coverage for domestic partners; life and AD&D insurance; short and long term disability insurance; tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, including FSAs and HSAs; FSAs for dependent care; health advocacy services; behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members; 401(k); profit sharing; backup dependent care; senior care planning support; resources for individuals with development disabilities and their caregivers; and paid holidays and other paid time off, including paid leave for new parents.

Holland & Knight is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other factor prohibited by law.

Personal Information collected from applicants will be used for the purpose of processing the application throughout any recruitment or employment process, as well as inclusion in a personnel file. Categories of data collected may include name, address, phone numbers, email, Social Security Number, and signature. Holland & Knight may collect further information if you consent to a background check. This includes criminal background, employment, and certifications. Please visit Legal Information Portal for Holland & Knight LLP's privacy policies.