Payroll Specialist
2 days ago
Clearwater
Job Description A well-established, privately owned consumer goods company is seeking a detail-oriented part-time Payroll Coordinator to join its long-tenured, collaborative team. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity supporting a stable organization with low turnover and a strong culture of teamwork, adaptability, and continuous improvement. The current Payroll Coordinator is retiring, and the team is looking for a dependable professional to take over payroll operations as soon as possible. Location: Bradenton, FL (Hybrid / Onsite) Schedule: Part-Time, T/Th/Hybrid Options — 25 hours per week • Option 1: 3 days/week, 8 hours/day (fully onsite), • Option 2: 5 days/week, ~5 hours/day, with 2 remote days per week Key Responsibilities • Process payroll for multiple cycles (semi-monthly & biweekly) using ADP Workforce Now., • Verify timecards, deductions, garnishments, and pay adjustments for accuracy., • Maintain payroll records including new hires, separations, and rate changes., • Coordinate with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and GL reporting., • Support quarterly/annual payroll tax filings and W-2 preparation., • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax regulations and wage/hour laws., • Track sick leave, vacation, overtime, union differentials, and premium pay., • Prepare journal entries and provide general ledger support., • Assist with payroll process improvements (transitioning from paper timesheets)., • Maintain confidentiality and data integrity across all payroll records. Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, • ADP Workforce Now experience required (5+ years strongly preferred), • Multi-state payroll experience (handling ~70–160 employees), • Payroll tax, journal entry, and GL support experience, • Strong Excel skills, • Experience with union payroll, • Reports to the Controller, • Works closely with HR and Accounting, • Collaborative, low-turnover team, • Business casual environment with ample parking