Sr Payroll And Benefits Specialist

Aston Carter•Tampa, FL

5d•$29 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support the accurate administration of payroll, benefits, and compensation programs for a large employee population. This role is essential to ensuring employees are paid accurately, supported through benefits and leave programs, and confident in their total rewards. The Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist will partner closely with HR, Accounting, and Finance teams to ensure compliance, operational excellence, and a positive employee experience across payroll, benefits, and retirement programs.

Requirements

5+ years of payroll experience, including serving as a lead or subject matter expert, with demonstrated experience processing payroll for 1,000+ employees.
Hands-on experience with payroll and HR systems such as SAP, ADP, UKG, or Ceridian.
Strong working knowledge of employer-sponsored benefit plans, retirement programs, and leave administration.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting compensation benchmarking, benefits renewals, or vendor management is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the accurate and timely processing of employee wages, taxes, and deductions in partnership with the Manager of Compensation & Benefits.
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Maintain payroll records with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, and issue resolution.
Act as a lead resource for payroll-related questions and troubleshooting.
Administer company health, wellness, HSA, life insurance, and 401(k) programs, including enrollments, changes, billing, audits, and vendor coordination.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and concerns.
Manage employee leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance and providing guidance and support throughout the leave process.
Maintain accurate benefits records and documentation in compliance with applicable regulations.
Assist with the administration and evaluation of compensation and benefits programs to support attraction, retention, and engagement.
Prepare and analyze reporting related to benefits utilization, costs, and trends.
Use internal and external market data to support competitive compensation and benefits practices.
Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Accounting, and external vendors.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes and the overall employee experience.