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KLS Martin Group · 12 hours ago

HRIS and Payroll Financial Specialist (33841)

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

KLS Martin Group is a dynamic and thriving company seeking an experienced HRIS & Payroll Financial Specialist. This role focuses on leading and supporting the configuration, deployment, and optimization of HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring compliance and accuracy in multi-state payroll processing and financial controls.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the HRIS subject matter expert, supporting system configuration, deployment, testing, and upgrades

Lead or contribute to HRIS implementations, enhancements, and integrations with payroll and finance systems

Translate business, HR, and payroll requirements into system configurations and functional solutions

Manage system security, roles, workflows, and data integrity

Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders on system issues, enhancements, and roadmap planning

Oversee or support end-to-end multi-state payroll processing with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance including salaried, hourly and commission-only employees

Ensure payroll processes comply with all applicable federal, state, and local tax regulations

Monitor changes in payroll legislation and tax requirements impacting a national workforce and assess system and process impacts

Ensure proper withholding, garnishments and benefit deductions

Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality

Act as the escalation point for complex payroll, tax, and regulatory issues

Apply strong financial and accounting principles to payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits

Ensure payroll data aligns with general ledger, budgeting, and financial reporting requirements

Support internal and external audits related to payroll, tax, and HRIS controls

Develop and maintain documentation for payroll and HRIS processes, controls, and procedures

Create and maintain payroll, HR, and financial reports using HRIS and payroll systems

Analyze payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities

Support leadership with accurate, timely insights related to payroll costs and compliance

Support insurance renewals

Support with internal and external payroll audits

Qualification

HRIS configurationMulti-state payroll processingFinancialAccounting principlesHRIS/payroll platformsAnalytical skillsProject managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in HRIS, payroll, or related roles

Demonstrated hands-on experience with HRIS configuration, implementation, deployment, and ongoing system support

Extensive experience in payroll processing, including complex payroll environments and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations

Strong background in financial and accounting principles as they relate to payroll, reconciliations, audits, and general ledger integration

Experience partnering cross-functionally with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors

Proven ability to act as a subject matter expert for HRIS and payroll systems, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and best-practice recommendations

Experience with major HRIS/payroll platforms such as Workday, ADP, UKG, or Paycom

ADP implementation experience is a plus and experience with Xactly and managing complex commission-based programs is strongly preferred

Expert knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems, including configuration, deployment, integrations, upgrades, and ongoing system support

Advanced understanding of multistate payroll processes, wage and hour laws, and federal, state, and local tax regulations

Strong financial and accounting expertise related to payroll, benefits, reconciliations, audits, and general ledger integration

Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex HRIS and payroll issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk, ensure compliance, and implement effective controls

Proven ability to serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to HR, Finance, and leadership

Demonstrated excellence in project management, delivering high-quality system implementations and process improvements across complex, multi-state environments

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into clear business guidance

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and ensure data integrity and security

Typing/computer keyboard

Utilize computer software (specified above)

Retrieve and compile information

Maintain records/logs

Verify data and information

Organize and prioritize information/tasks

Operate office equipment

Advanced mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs)

Verbal communication