<p>A well-established, privately owned consumer goods company is seeking a detail-oriented part-time <strong>Payroll Coordinator</strong> to join its long-tenured, collaborative team. This is a <strong>temp-to-hire</strong> opportunity supporting a stable organization with low turnover and a strong culture of teamwork, adaptability, and continuous improvement.</p><p>The current Payroll Coordinator is retiring, and the team is looking for a dependable professional to take over payroll operations as soon as possible.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bradenton, FL (Hybrid / Onsite)</p><p> <strong>Schedule:</strong> <strong>Part-Time, T/Th/Hybrid Options — 25 hours per week</strong></p><ul><li>Option 1: <strong>3 days/week,</strong> 8 hours/day (fully onsite)</li><li>Option 2: <strong>5 days/week, ~5 hours/day</strong>, with <strong>2 remote days per week</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll for multiple cycles (semi-monthly & biweekly) using <strong>ADP Workforce Now</strong>.</li><li>Verify timecards, deductions, garnishments, and pay adjustments for accuracy.</li><li>Maintain payroll records including new hires, separations, and rate changes.</li><li>Coordinate with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and GL reporting.</li><li>Support quarterly/annual payroll tax filings and W-2 preparation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax regulations and wage/hour laws.</li><li>Track sick leave, vacation, overtime, union differentials, and premium pay.</li><li>Prepare journal entries and provide general ledger support.</li><li>Assist with payroll process improvements (transitioning from paper timesheets).</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and data integrity across all payroll records.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li><strong>5+ years of hands-on payroll experience</strong></li><li><strong>ADP Workforce Now experience required (5+ years strongly preferred)</strong></li><li>Multi-state payroll experience (handling ~70–160 employees)</li><li>Payroll tax, journal entry, and GL support experience</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Knowledge of basic accounting functions (AP/AR/clerk-level)</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with union payroll</li><li>Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Reports to the Controller</li><li>Works closely with HR and Accounting</li><li>Collaborative, low-turnover team</li><li>Business casual environment with ample parking</li></ul><p><br></p>

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