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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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Job Title: Senior Workday Integration Specialist Location : Tampa, FL or Irving, TX Need candidate Details in my Format Need Certified candidates in Workday Brief Overview: The Workday Integrator will be responsible for.…
$105.4k - $207k
Position Summary Our Deloitte Enterprise Performance team is at the forefront of enterprise technology, working across finance, supply chain, and IT operations to deliver holistic performance improvement and digital tran…
learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. In the role of Specification Specialist II, we'll count on you to: Prepare design development and contract documents s…
Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Resilience and Emergency Management (REM) Specialist to join our Resilience and Emergency Management Team. This is an entry-level position and is based out of Tampa, FL.…
communications. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree HR Contact Center Support to include answering inbound phone calls, creating cases, payroll inquiry support, other administrative duties as assigned. The role is more of…
We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented Booking Coordination Specialist to assist clients with researching options, coordinating arrangements, and managing booking details from initial request through confirm…
$25 - $28 per hour
comprehensive HR services cover everything from compliance to payroll, employee benefits, training, recruitment and talent acquisition... ...job expansion and enrichment. The part-time Payroll Specialist will be a dedica…
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Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to support our Utilization Management team. In this role, you will act as a key resource in the prior authorization process, ensuring all requests are documente…
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…
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…
Position Overview We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented SQF Specialist to lead food safety and quality management systems. As the designated SQF Practitioner, you will be responsible for the development,…
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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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