Payroll Administrator

HireUp Talent • Tampa, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

HireUp Talent is partnering with a confidential client to identify an experienced Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce of approximately 3,000 employees.

This role will be instrumental in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing and will play a key role in supporting an upcoming HRIS transition. The position is hybrid, with on-site presence required at the client’s Tampa-area office near the airport.

Requirements

• 4+ years of payroll administration experience in a high-volume environment
• Hands-on experience with a large-scale payroll system required; experience supporting a payroll or HRIS system transition is a plus
• Proven experience supporting HRIS or payroll system implementations
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and data integrity
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to work hybrid from the Tampa area office

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state employee population (3,000 employees)
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely execution across pay cycles
• Support data validation, parallel testing, and issue resolution during HRIS migration
• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities (W-2s, tax filings, etc.)
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
• Document payroll processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees