We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Boca Raton, Florida. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations for both U.S. and international employees. Responsibilities:• Process bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and international regulations.• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, local, and international payroll laws, and monitor changes in applicable tax rates.• Assist in audits related to payroll taxes at federal, state, local, and international levels.• Use Excel tools like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to analyze payroll data and generate reports.• Provide backup for payroll processing tasks, including check generation and report printing.• Ensure payroll operations for over 500 employees are conducted efficiently using UKG or other payroll software.

• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll. • Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems. • Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. • Strong understanding of payroll compliance for federal, state, and international regulations. • Experience managing payroll for over 500 employees. • Ability to prepare accurate reports and reconciliations related to payroll and taxes. • Familiarity with Canadian Workers Compensation reporting and reconciliation processes. • Excellent organizational and analytical skills to manage complex payroll operations.

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Boca Raton, FL
onsite
Temporary
27.71 - 32.09 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Boca Raton, Florida. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations for both U.S. and international employees. Responsibilities:• Process bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local and international regulations.• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, local, and international payroll laws, and monitor changes in applicable tax rates.• Assist in audits related to payroll taxes at federal, state, local, and international levels.• Use Excel tools like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to analyze payroll data and generate reports.• Provide backup for payroll processing tasks, including check generation and report printing.• Ensure payroll operations for over 500 employees are conducted efficiently using UKG or other payroll software.
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