Payroll Specialist I

Job overview

The Payroll Specialist I role is onsite in Saint Petersburg, FL, and is full-time. Compensation is not specified. The position supports DecisionHR’s payroll department and its client service work. The specialist processes payroll accurately and on schedule, maintains employee records, and helps clients resolve payroll issues. Coordination with clients and internal departments supports timely payroll delivery, funding, and client retention.

What you'll do

• Enter hours, new-hire and rehired employee information, deductions, and wage items into the payroll system
• create automated and paper-check payrolls by client deadlines
• maintain electronic employee files
• assist with new-hire checks, scanning, employee maintenance, and terminations
• troubleshoot payroll errors and tax-payment issues
• provide basic payroll-management guidance
• communicate invoice totals to clients
• support client funding and retention
• assist with website setup, web payroll, reporting, and custom reports
• escalate customer issues to the Payroll Manager.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll specialist i

full-time

saint petersburg fl

decisionhr

payroll processing

payroll systems

employee records

payroll troubleshooting

client service

payroll reporting

accounting experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least three years of administrative and/or accounting experience. An associate’s degree and payroll software experience are preferred.

About the employer

DecisionHR is hiring for this role. Industry: Payroll Services. Sector: 54.