Payroll Specialist

Job overview

The Payroll Specialist role is an in-person, onsite, full-time position in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Compensation is not specified. The specialist supports American Heritage Schools’ Broward Campus and works under the Executive Director of Human Resources on payroll administration and fiscal controls. The role exists to process payroll accurately and on time while maintaining related records and supporting employee and regulatory payroll needs. It contributes to reliable school administration through payroll processing, timekeeping audits, reporting, and coordination with employees and department heads.

What you'll do

• Process biweekly and monthly payroll inputs through ADP
• process annual bonuses
• maintain payroll records and employee data
• review timesheets and enter time data
• verify check registers, labor distribution, taxes, pension, and deductions
• respond to employee payroll questions
• audit timekeeping records
• coordinate with department heads
• prepare teacher, teacher assistant, and stipend contracts
• submit 401(k) reports and funds
• process garnishments and levies
• prepare year-end reports and reconcile W-2 information
• maintain leave balances.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll specialist

payroll processing

adp

full-time

fort lauderdale fl

american heritage schools

timekeeping

401(k) reporting

w-2 reconciliation

payroll records

human resources

school administration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

ADP experience is highly preferred. A high school degree or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience are preferred.

About the employer

AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS- Broward Campus is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.