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Payroll Specialist jobs in Tampa, 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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$63k
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: Title: Payroll Specialist Department: HR Bargaining Unit: NBU Grade: N/A Position Type: Non-Exempt Hours: 40 Location: Tampa - Hybrid Position Summary The Payroll Specialist assists in performing payroll functions in a…
Title: Admin Specialist III Company: Tampa Electric Company State and City: Florida - Tampa Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days... ...Performs a variety of administrative tasks including department payroll and acts as SAP representati…
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our client's finance team. In this role, you will manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring vendor invoices are pro…
Human Resources & Payroll Specialist- Tampa, FL (Corporate Office) **Position may require relocation to our Dallas Market in 12+ Months** Here We GROW Again! Are you a potential HR & Payroll Specialist and ready to leave…
Requisition Number: 231242 Job Description Cintas is seeking a New Account Installer to successfully ensure that new customers are highly satisfied with Cintas's products and services. Responsibilities include interactin…
Payroll Specialist Job Summary: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for administering payroll operations, employee payroll records, multi-state tax compliance, and related system maintenance across multiple payroll and…
Title: Admin Specialist II or III Company: Peoples Gas System State and City: Florida - Tampa Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days... ...scheduling and reporting of information. May handle more complex payrolls, involving knowledge and…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
Position Title: Tax Analyst, Corporate Payroll Duration: 5 Months+ (Possible Extension) Pay Rate: $35/hour on W2 Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid) Position Overview The Tax Analyst will support corporate payroll operations wi…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Tampa, FL – Job # 3599b 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 pro…
Job Description Job Description Description: Join Our Team at MDS! MDS is a leading healthcare logistics services provider with over 100 locations nationwide. We specialize in delivering tailored, flexible solutions to l…
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What payroll specialists earn in Tampa
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$27 | $45k–$57k |
| Mid level | $26–$34 | $54k–$71k |
| Senior | $33–$43 | $69k–$89k |
Adjusted for the Tampa 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
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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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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