Staffing with Bliss is partnering with an established Jacksonville employer to recruit an experienced Payroll Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys owning the full payroll cycle, strengthening processes, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Administrator will manage payroll processing, reconciliation, reporting, compliance, and recordkeeping. This position will also support certified payroll requirements for government-funded construction projects, coordinate unemployment insurance claims, and assist with payroll-related audits. What You Will Do Manage accurate and timely payroll processing, including wages, benefits, taxes, garnishments, and other deductions Process new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, benefit deductions, and employee status updates Reconcile payroll activity and maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, tax, and hour regulations Maintain appropriate payroll controls and identify opportunities to improve systems, procedures, and accuracy Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll records and responding to documentation requests Coordinate unemployment insurance claims, state inquiries, documentation, disputes, and hearings Oversee certified payroll reporting for government-funded construction projects Verify prevailing wage requirements and track applicable labor hours Monitor Section 3 requirements and subcontractor payroll compliance Complete required government and compliance reporting Partner with internal departments and outside agencies to resolve payroll-related questions What You Will Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field Three to five years of related payroll experience Strong understanding of full-cycle payroll processing, reconciliation, payroll taxes, deductions, and internal controls Excellent attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and follow-through Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel Experience working with payroll or HRIS software Paylocity experience is strongly preferred Payroll management or human resources experience is preferred Certified payroll, prevailing wage, or government-funded construction experience is highly preferred Experience with Section 3 compliance or unemployment claims is a plus Compensation and Benefits Annual salary of $60,000-$80,000, based on experience 401(k) retirement plan with company matching Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Employee assistance program Paid time off Schedule and Location This is a full-time, onsite position in Jacksonville, Florida. Candidates must be able to commute reliably to the Jacksonville worksite. Additional Requirements Final candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The employer participates in E-Verify. Staffing with Bliss is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified candidates without regard to any status protected by applicable law. #IND1

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person