Demo

Program Specialist - Payroll; Human Resources Office

State of Florida
TALLAHASSEE, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

Do not click the Apply button. Apply at GovernmentJobs.com

 

The Florida Legislature 
Office of Legislative Services

 

JOB TITLE

Program Specialist –Payroll; Human Resources Office     

 

THE WORK YOU WILL DO

The Office of Legislative Services, Human Resources (HR) Office is seeking a qualified Payroll Specialist. This is a highly professional position with shared responsibilities for payroll and leave and attendance. The Payroll Specialist assists in the processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for approximately 1,600 legislative employees of the Florida Senate, House of Representatives, and the Joint Offices. 

 

OUR ORGANIZATION
The Office of Legislative Services provides centralized administrative, management and support services to the Florida Senate, House of Representatives and other legislative offices. The HR Office reports to the Coordinator for the Office of Legislative Services.

 

The HR Office oversees employment processes such as attendance and leave, onboarding, payroll, workers compensation and benefits administration for the Florida Legislature. The HR Office manages the Legislature’s Human Capital Management System (HCM) and assists the offices with recruiting and training efforts. The HR Office is responsible for compliance with policies and procedures and all appropriate approvals regarding personnel actions.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

·         Ensure that bi-weekly, monthly, and supplemental payroll is processed in accordance with Legislative procedures.

·         Perform general payroll audits and reconciliations.

·         Monitor leave without pay, reconcile leave and process leave payouts.

·         Enter salary overpayments in FLAIR and ensuring salary overpayments are collected.

·         Process on-demand payments such as underpayments, adjustments, and leave payments.

·         Process warrant cancellations.

  • Generate leave accruals within the HCM system.
  • Run reports, ensuring accuracy, and distributes to key stakeholders.
  • Interact directly with customers during problem-solving situations.
  • Draft professional correspondence regarding payroll.
  • Participate as needed in the design of the next HCM system. 
  • Conduct system testing.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of payroll administration.
  • Knowledge of personnel processes and procedures
  • Skilled in various software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and FLAIR/Florida PALM.
  • Knowledge and experience working in an HRIS.
  • Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to evaluate results and work with the team to develop alternative strategies.
  • Ability to troubleshoot payroll processing issues and conduct in-depth and carefully documented analysis under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to read and document business and technical processes.
  • Ability to produce quality work under pressure.
  • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with internal customers.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to hold sensitive and confidential information in confidence. 
  • Ability to prioritize workload.
  • Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, management information systems or a related field and three years of progressively responsible payroll administration or related experience.

A master’s degree with business administration or business management as a core component can substitute for one year of required experience.

Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year for year basis for the required college education. 

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working in a public or private sector payroll or HR office.

 

SALARY RANGE

$44,580 minimum (commensurate with experience) excellent benefits package

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open until filled

 

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY

If an accommodation is needed for a disability, please notify Human Resources at (850) 488-6803.

 

Do not click the Apply button. Apply at  GovernmentJobs.com  

Salary : $44,580

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Program Specialist - Payroll; Human Resources Office?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Program Specialist - Payroll; Human Resources Office career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$72,051 - $89,364
Income Estimation: 
$90,738 - $114,279
Income Estimation: 
$132,976 - $201,974
Income Estimation: 
$106,129 - $145,100
Income Estimation: 
$121,512 - $169,501
Income Estimation: 
$58,312 - $75,594
Income Estimation: 
$67,313 - $85,132
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at State of Florida

  • State of Florida Tallahassee, FL
  • Requisition No: 873400 Agency: Business and Professional Regulation Working Title: ACCOUNTANT III - 79000009 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 7900... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • State of Florida VERO BEACH, FL
  • Requisition No: 873507 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST - 64004445 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64004445 ... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • State of Florida LECANTO, FL
  • Requisition No: 869255 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: NUTRITION EDUCATOR - 64004129 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64004129 Salary:... more
  • 9 Days Ago

  • State of Florida West Palm Beach, FL
  • Requisition No: 873287 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37011565 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 370... more
  • 9 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Program Specialist - Payroll; Human Resources Office jobs in the TALLAHASSEE, FL area that may be a better fit.

  • Insurance Office of America Monticello, FL
  • Description Job Description: Title: Payroll & Client Service Specialist Fully Remote, though hybrid preferred if located near Lakewood Ranch or Longwood, F... more
  • 26 Days Ago

  • Insurance Office of America Tallahassee, FL
  • Job Description Title: Payroll & Client Service Specialist Fully Remote, though hybrid preferred if located near Lakewood Ranch or Longwood, FL. About the ... more
  • 29 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!