Gulfstream Staffing has been retained by a South Florida based business advisory firm that is experiencing a growth phase. We are currently seeking candidates for a Payroll Analyst role in Fort Lauderdale or Miami, FL.
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Analyst who brings deep, hands-on payroll knowledge and is comfortable working across multiple payroll systems. This position requires someone who understands the mechanics behind payroll, not simply someone who has processed payroll.
Duties:
- Plan, develop, and implement payroll analysis processes in accordance with company objectives and client needs.
- Review and analyze payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other payroll data for accuracy.
- Prepare detailed payroll summaries and reports to evaluate employee and employer payroll activity.
- Identify, classify, and accurately code payroll deductions, including pre-tax and post-tax deductions.
- Create and run mock payrolls to validate calculations, deductions, tax treatment, and proposed payroll changes prior to implementation.
- Navigate and analyze payroll information across multiple payroll platforms and providers.
- Reconcile payroll data, identify discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accurate calculations and coding.
- Work closely with internal tax, benefits, insurance, and client-facing teams to support the implementation of advanced tax and financial strategies.
- Quickly learn and navigate new payroll systems based on individual client needs.
Qualifications Preferred:
- 3+ years of payroll analysis and/or payroll processing experience preferred.
- Experience preparing and analyzing payroll summaries.
- Strong experience coding payroll deductions and understanding pre-tax and post-tax treatment.
- Hands-on experience creating and reviewing mock payrolls.
- Experience working with 5 or more payroll platforms required.
- Experience with platforms such as ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, Paylocity, Paycom, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Dayforce, or similar systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple client payroll environments, and quickly learn new systems.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Matching 401(k)
- PTO
If interested, please submit your resume to
msaylor@gulfstreamstaffing.com