Payroll and Compliance Specialist

At Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, we believe in service — to our 300,000 members, 600 team members and local communities. We’re not just your average bank. We’re a credit union, owned by our members and dedicated to serving people, not profit. We know that happy, engaged people provide the best service, so we live by our mantra: Be Bold. Be Great. Have Fun. Consistently named a Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times among multiple national awards, we strive to develop a diverse, collaborative culture where you can grow personally and professionally. Our “work from where you do your best work” strategy provides flexibility to our team members — who currently reside across the U.S. — with a variety of remote, hybrid and in-person roles. We enjoy plenty of opportunities to stay connected through video collaboration, digital tools, community service initiatives and numerous activities. Whether you thrive in a remote setting, prefer the energy of in-person collaboration or seek a balance between the two, you'll find your fit here.

About the role

This role is fully remote, with the option to work from our HQ or retail locations in the Tampa Bay area. Qualified candidates must live in the Tampa Bay area. Occasional travel between Grow locations within the Tampa Bay area is required. For remote roles, candidates must be located in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WV, WI, or WY.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely biweekly payroll for 600+ employees.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related audit activity.
• Maintain a strong controls orientation and proactively identify compliance risk.
• Partner with HR leadership to strengthen the accuracy and integrity of payroll operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• A minimum of three years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll, with an enterprise HRIS platform; Dayforce (Ceridian) experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and compliance.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and type English.
• Must be able to hear and use a telephone.
• Use of computer requires repetitive keystrokes.

Benefits

• Work-life balance: 15 days of paid vacation to start, plus paid holidays and sick time.
• Family-first benefits: Paid family leave for eligible team members.
• Community impact: Two paid volunteer days each year.
• Professional development: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time team members and $2,625 for part-time team members.
• Retirement readiness: 401(k) with employer contributions and matching totaling up to 8% for team members.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, virtual care, and mental health support.
• Financial perks: Special team member discounts on consumer loans.
• Career growth and development: Dedicated in-house training team focused on helping you reach your full potential.