Payroll Specialist: Compliance & Data Integrity

Holland & Knight; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

Job summary

Holland & Knight in Tampa, FL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing across the firm. You will maintain data integrity in the HRIS, answer employee inquiries, and help ensure payroll practices meet regulatory requirements.

The role collaborates with HR and finance, handles wage garnishments and reporting, and supports audits and special projects. A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of payroll experience are required, with Workday and Co-Pilot

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• Workday payroll experience preferred.
• Experience with AI tools (Co-Pilot) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Accurate data entry of the HRIS/Payroll system.
• Process payroll corrections as required; elevate issues to Payroll Manager.
• 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.
• Collaboration: Work closely 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 projects and duties assigned.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Data entry

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Co-Pilot

Job description

Holland & Knight in Tampa, FL is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing across the firm. You will maintain data integrity in the HRIS, answer employee inquiries, and help ensure payroll practices meet regulatory requirements.

The role collaborates with HR and finance, handles wage garnishments and reporting, and supports audits and special projects. A bachelor’s degree and at least three years of payroll experience are required, with Workday and Co-Pilot