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Sr. Payroll Specialist

Darden
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Job Summary

Analyze and resolve issues related to garnishments and ADP inquiries while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and accurate payroll system processing. Monitor regulatory changes and maintain system integrity to support precise calculations and reporting. Reconcile payroll-related transactions, identify and resolve discrepancies, and collaborate with legal organizations, courts, and agencies to address garnishment matters. Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely processing.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Support of garnishment processing and inquires:

  • Coordinate garnishment processing and partner with ADP to oversee system interfaces and ensure accurate data flow.
  • Effectively communicate with attorneys, courts and applicable agencies to resolve garnishment inquiries.
  • Partner with Darden’s internal legal team to seek guidance and escalate potential judgements for resolution. Ensure prompt resolution of garnishment inquiries by providing clear, accurate information and maintaining complete and well-documented records of all pertinent details.
  • Analyze and review checks received to determine appropriate course of action.
  • Monitor federal and state garnishment laws and update applicable tables to ensure compliance.
  • Resolve payroll system garnishment calculation errors and independently perform manual calculations to ensure accurate and compliant withholding.
  • Partner with Payroll Processing Coordinator to issue garnishment refunds
  • Provide clear education and guidance regarding garnishment processing to all parties seeking understanding.
  • Balance weekly ADP disbursement wires.

Required Qualifications, Skills And Abilities

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty effectively. The qualifications listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Strong knowledge of legal terminology
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyze legal documents
  • Ability to apply garnishment rules and make decisions regarding withholding requirements
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
  • Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels, as well as government agencies, attorneys, courts, and plaintiffs
  • Strong organizational skills with a focus on follow-through and accuracy
  • Ability to prioritize and manage daily workload with minimal supervision
  • Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills And Abilities

  • Consistent attendance in alignment with company standards
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret garnishment orders and perform accurate manual calculations of disposable earnings and garnishment deductions
  • Ability to utilize Oracle, Discover, Vista Plus and PeopleSoft Query programs

Education And/Or Experience

  • Associate’s degree preferred
  • 5 years of payroll experience
  • 2 years of experience in garnishment administration or working with legal documents

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