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Payroll Specialist

Hillpointe
United States, Florida, Winter Park
631 W Morse Blvd (Show on map)
Jul 22, 2025
WHY HILLPOINTE? Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMHC's list of Builders and Developers, our team ensures best-in-class execution. Built on its long and proven track record of real estate development, the firm's investment approach is centered around its in-house general contracting expertise, enabling direct control of cost and delivery timeframe. For each project, Hillpointe directly controls land acquisition, land development, construction, procurement of building materials, asset management, and capital markets. This is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that has tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success. Payroll Specialist Job Summary: Hillpointe is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Specialist to join our growing team! In this role, you'll be a key component in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while delivering exceptional service to our team members. You'll collaborate closely with the Payroll & Benefits Manager and leadership team to enhance payroll operations and communication. Essential Responsibilities: Reviews and maintains payroll processing system to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates. Audits timekeeping records, benefits deductions, and ensures accuracy in pay calculations. Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures. Monitors Payroll Inbox; Provides payroll information to team members by answering questions and requests. Assist Payroll & Benefits Manager with UKG Ready Scheduler implementation, GL mapping, and pre/post-payroll reporting. Supports audits by providing records and documentation to auditors as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: BS/BA degree in HR or Finance; or equivalent work experience. Experience with UKG Ready payroll system is preferred. Must be willing to work onsite at the Winter Park Corporate Office for 5 days per week. Intermediate Excel Skills Strong attention to detail is required *NOTE:* This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. It's important to understand that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Additional tasks or job functions that can be safely performed may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel. This flexibility in additional duties showcases the company's adaptability and encourages employees to be versatile. The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.