Payroll Specialist - HRIS & Clergy Payroll

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage semi-monthly payroll, maintain HRIS data integrity, and support HRIS upgrades. The role requires liaising with vendors and ensuring accuracy in payroll processing.

The position emphasizes serving with a servant's heart, upholding our leadership covenant, and contributing to a ministry‑minded workplace in Fort Lauderdale. It is a full‑time, hourly non‑exempt role with standard church payroll duties.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of clerical or administrative experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Timekeeping administration and accuracy checks.
• Process payroll for multiple entities per pay calendar (clergy housing allowances and dual tax status).
• Prepare pay runs, deductions, and balance to general ledger.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and run reports for leadership and HR.
• Support year-end tasks and W-2 distribution.
• Respond to employee inquiries on pay, deductions, and time off.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

HRMS

Job description

Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage semi-monthly payroll, maintain HRIS data integrity, and support HRIS upgrades. The role requires liaising with vendors and ensuring accuracy in payroll processing.

The position emphasizes serving with a servant's heart, upholding our leadership covenant, and contributing to a ministry‑minded workplace in Fort Lauderdale. It is a full‑time, hourly non‑exempt role with standard church payroll duties.