HR & Payroll Specialist

Kelley Kronenberg • Fort Lauderdale, FL

13d

About The Position

We’re looking for an HR & Payroll Specialist who takes pride in delivering a polished onboarding experience, supporting payroll accuracy, and keeping HR operations running smoothly behind the scenes.
In this role, you’ll be the go-to partner for new hires, hiring managers, and HR leadership—owning the details that turn an offer acceptance into a confident, engaged employee from day one.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in HR administration and payroll support
• Hands-on experience supporting onboarding or new hire orientation programs
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through—you catch what others miss
• Comfortable working across HR systems and learning new technology
• Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, professional environment
• HRIS experience required (UKG Pro strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree required

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for end-to-end onboarding, ensuring every new hire has a smooth and engaging start
• Administer and host multi-day new hire orientation, including scheduling presenters and managing logistics
• Prepare and distribute welcome materials, onboarding schedules, and required documentation
• Coordinate travel, office logistics, headshots, system access, and training enrollment
• Track onboarding completion, collect feedback, and help improve the new hire experience through data and insights
• Enter, audit, and maintain new hire data within the HRIS (UKG Pro preferred)
• Ensure compliance, accuracy, and confidentiality across all employee records
• Support HR technology initiatives, system updates, and internal projects
• Act as a knowledgeable point of contact for employee questions related to onboarding, systems, and HR processes
• Enter and maintain payroll data including compensation changes, time, leave, and deductions
• Assist with payroll processing, reconciliations, and reporting
• Respond to employee payroll questions with professionalism and discretion
• Support payroll compliance related to taxes, benefits, and reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level