Payroll Manager

Finance & economics Payroll manager

PAYROLL MANAGER.

gainesville, florida Posted 3/2/2026 Closes 4/30/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $65,638 per year Permanent 8:00 AM

• 4:30 PM Industry finance & economics (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_172976 Spherion Gainesville, FL has a client seeking a Payroll Manager to manage and maintain their payroll system to ensure timely and accurate payroll transactions, compliance, and reporting.

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Location:

Gainesville, FL

Schedule:

FT, Monday

• Friday 8am-4:30pm

Pay Rate:

$65,638.00 Annual Please email resumes to

Denise Corley:

denisecorley@spherion.com

• This is a Direct Hire permanent position.

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, HR Operations Working hours: 8:00 AM
• 4:30

PM 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.

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Adaptability:

Flexible, supportive, and able to positively assimilate change in a rapid growth environment.

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

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).

Ready to start your next career? Click to apply above or email your resume to

Denise Corley:

denisecorley@spherion.com. Call our office at 352-378-2300 with any additional questions. Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more key 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, HR Operations experience 4-7 years 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. 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).

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