Payroll & HR Specialist

About the role

Our client, a growing construction company seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Specialist to oversee all payroll and human resources functions. This is a highly visible role that requires a confident, knowledgeable professional who can work independently, ensure compliance, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and management.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and employee payroll changes.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Coordinate payroll tax reporting through the company's payroll platform
• Assist with payroll system transitions
• Manage the full employee onboarding process, including new hire paperwork, I-9s, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files and HR records.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and HR-related issues.
• Coordinate employee benefits administration, acting as the liaison with the company's benefit providers, including UnitedHealthcare.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Support performance-related documentation and employee relations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• HR or Payroll certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP, FPC, etc.) are a plus.
• 2-5 years of progressive HR and payroll experience.
• Thorough understanding of payroll processing, employment law, HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with the employer covering 75% of employee healthcare premiums
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance

Pay

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 (Depending on Experience)