Payroll Specialist

Prestige Employee Administrators; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PrestigePEO is seeking a payroll processor to manage high-volume payroll for multiple client worksites in a hybrid Tampa-based role. You will provide exceptional customer service, verify and enter payroll data, and ensure accurate processing of reports and compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of payroll experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with payroll systems. The position requires onsite presence in the Tampa office 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably with a payroll service company or in a large organization (500+ employees).
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review client payroll data.
• Enter/update payroll data for multiple client companies.
• Process payroll and generate reports; ensure timely delivery to clients.
• Assist client owners/managers and employees with payroll questions.
• Manage employee data, time off accruals, garnishments, and termination reports.
• Create/maintain client data in payroll system, including workers' comp codes and departments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Data entry

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

FPC certification recommended

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Company Overview:

For more than 25 years, PrestigePEO has partnered with brokers and business owners to deliver comprehensive workforce solutions that simplify HR, control costs, and support employee success.

As a full-service Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we provide integrated HR services, employee benefits, payroll administration, workers' compensation, compliance guidance, retirement solutions, and advanced HR technology through our co-employment model. This approach gives businesses access to large group purchasing power, experienced HR expertise, and scalable infrastructure typically reserved for larger organizations.

Working alongside broker partners, PrestigePEO helps businesses build stronger teams, remain compliant in complex regulatory environments, and focus on sustainable growth.

Position Description:

Process payroll for multiple worksites and provide clients with a superior level of customer service in a high-volume environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Receive and Review Client Payroll Data
• Enter/Update payroll data in system for multiple client companies
  • Process Payroll & Reports
  • Possess knowledge and stay current on Payroll Compliance
  • Liaise with Support personnel to ensure Payroll is shipped to clients timely
• Customer Service
  • Assist Client Company Owners/Managers with any payroll related questions
  • Assist employees with questions/problems as it may relate to their pay
  • Must be knowledgeable and personable
• Enter/Update employee data in payroll system
  • Employee information (i.e. names, addresses, job titles, etc)
  • Time Off Accruals (i.e. vacation pay, sick pay, personal pay, etc.)
  • Calculate Garnishments
  • Receive and Review Termination Reports
• Enter/Update client data in payroll system
  • Enter Client Information including Workers Comp Codes and processes
  • Enter Client Time Off Accruals
  • Create Processing Schedules
  • Add/Update Departments and Divisions as needed

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years prior work experience with: Payroll Service Company OR
• Have processed payroll in a large company environment with 500 employees or more.
• FPC is recommended or obtained
• Strong computer skills however will train on our Payroll System
• Strong oral and written communication skills in support of Customer Service
• Applicant must have strong understanding of Payroll Regulations

This is a hybrid position, commuting to the Tampa office 3 days per week. This is not a remote position.