: JOB OVERVIEW: The Payroll Specialist provides payroll services to employees and leaders by producing weekly payments for Darden employees and responding to questions and concerns. He/she works within Darden's internal…
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Payroll Specialist jobs in Orlando, FL
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$21–$42/hr
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$62k
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accounting and office/clerical duties such as filing, coding, typing and mailing. Administer and coordinate administrative functions in the payroll office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain confidentiality of…
Summary:Under the general direction of the Assistant Controller, the Billing/Contracts Administrator plays a key role in keeping vehicle sales operations running smoothly. This position is responsible for preparing tax,…
Billing Clerk We are a leading automotive dealership committed to providing an exceptional car-buying and service experience. We provide a positive, professional work environment, aggressive pay plans with career advance…
SUMMARY Responsible for all aspects of multi-state and multi-company payroll processing, including but not limited to: researching and resolving pay issues with employees, reconciling payroll accounts, streamlining and a…
Head of Payroll, North America About Siemens At Siemens, we transform the everyday through technology that improves how people... ...and develop a diverse team of payroll managers, analysts, and specialists, while clarif…
payment concerns and resolve disputes effectively **Team Leadership**: * Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Billing and AR specialists to achieve departmental goals * Assign tasks and responsibilities while ensuring wor…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Orlando, FL – Job # 3600b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around p…
Purvis Gray is seeking an Audit Staff professional to join our Assurance Services team. Whether you're a recent graduate or have a year or two of experience, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in public acco…
Purvis Gray is currently seeking a Tax Staff professional to join our Business Tax Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to build a strong foundation in tax compliance and advisor…
Purvis Gray is seeking a skilled Tax Senior to join our Business Tax Services team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful tax engagements for privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and hig…
knowledge a HUGE PLUS! City KIA has an outstanding opportunity for a results-focused, highly driven, and experienced Title-Billing Specialist. If you are looking to change jobs or seeking to enter the workforce again, an…
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What payroll specialists earn in Orlando
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$27 | $44k–$57k |
| Mid level | $26–$34 | $54k–$71k |
| Senior | $33–$42 | $69k–$88k |
Adjusted for the Orlando market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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