Spherion Gainesville, FL has a local client seeking a Payroll Manager to manage and maintain their payroll system to ensure timely and accurate payroll transactions, compliance, and reporting. 

Location: Gainesville, FL
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Pay Rate: $65,638.00 Annual salary
Postion: Direct Hire, permanent 
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Responsibilities

• Processing: Manage payroll system for timely/accurate processing (salaries, hours, leave, overtime).
• Compliance & Controls: Enforce internal controls (reviews, audits, reconciliations); ensure compliance with federal/state laws (DOL, IRS, FRS, college rules) regarding wages, taxes, garnishments, deductions, and retirement.
• Expert Guidance: Serve as payroll system SME, providing support and training to employees, supervisors, and direct reports.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit all required payroll reports (tax, workers’ comp, benefits).
• Systems: Collaborate on payroll system configuration, upgrades, and improvements.
• Customer Service: Resolve complex/sensitive payroll inquiries with confidentiality and high-level service.
• Serve as the liaison with Finance, IT and designated external partners for matters related to payroll.
• Reports to Director of HR Operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field + 4 years of professional experience (or 8 years of combined relevant education/experience).
• Working knowledge of: GAAP, fund accounting, GASB, payroll processes, tax/employment regulations, retirement plans, and unemployment reporting.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant position software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional).

Skills

• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex information, draw logical conclusions, and make well-reasoned, timely decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Proven skills in identifying issues, determining root causes, and implementing effective, creative resolutions.
• Professional Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically, and empathetically with all levels.
• Customer & Relationship Management: Provide prompt, high-level service; build collaborative relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
• Execution Excellence: Exceptional organization, detail-orientation, and multi-tasking to prioritize and achieve targets.
• Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and high ethics in all job-related actions.
• Adaptability: Flexible, supportive, and able to positively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment.

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Next Steps

• Submit your resume at www.spherion.com/apply/75913.
• Contact Recruiting Coordinator, Denise Corley, at denisecorley@spherion.com.
• Have questions or need hiring advice? Call us at 352-378-2300!

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Spherion Gainesville, FL is a drug free workplace.