Payroll Compliance Specialist | HR-Payroll | Full-Time | Day

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Payroll Compliance Specialist is responsible for administering highly regulated, time-sensitive, and compliance-driven payroll activities. This role serves as the primary subject matter expert for wage garnishments, child support, statutory withholdings, supplemental and incentive payments, deduction management, and payroll-related recovery activities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, confidentiality, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with wage garnishments or handling confidential, time-sensitive documents and processes required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Payroll experience or exposure to payroll-related processes preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare or multi-entity environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer wage garnishments, including child support, spousal support, tax levies, and other court-ordered deductions.
• Process IRS levies and IRS lock-in letters in accordance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Ensure statutory deadlines, calculations, and remittances are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll compliance documentation and records for audit readiness and reporting purposes.
• Process supplemental pay, bonuses, and incentive payments while ensuring proper taxation and payroll treatment.
• Track repayment obligations related to incentive payments and initiate overpayment recovery and collection activities when applicable.
• Manage third-party vendor deductions and coordinate with the Payroll Manager to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED