What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Storage Rentals of America?
Become the newest member of our exciting team at SROA Capital as we redefine self-storage!
At SROA, we offer a career and opportunity to grow. We strongly believe in growing our talent and promoting within. We are proud to be honored as one of the TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel two years in a row.
SROA Capital is a vertically integrated private equity real estate and technology platform that has evolved into a global asset manager with a successful track record of providing risk adjusted returns to its partners through its focused strategy of investing in self-storage. SROA is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL and has invested, redeveloped, and developed self storage across the risk spectrum in major and secondary markets across the United States under the brand Storage Rentals of America and the UK under the brand Kangaroo Self Storage with approximately 900 employees globally.
The Payroll Specialist will assist with the execution of payroll processing under the direction of the Payroll & Benefits Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll transactions including payroll updates, new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Process payroll deductions including medical, dental, vision, health, FSA and HSA, dependent life, group term life, 401k, 401k loans and Workers Compensation.
- Audit new hires data entry to ensure home code, worker’s comp code and benefit class is correct.
- Provide payroll reports as requested.
- Review all garnishments are processed to ensure compliance.
- Audits payroll information for accuracy to ensure completeness.
- Prepares and reviews payroll journal entries & related general ledger analysis of monthly variances.
- Follow up on missed deductions from employees.
- Assist with annual 401k audit.
- Manage additional projects that advance the HR department’s strategic goals.
Qualifications
- Two years’ experience executing payroll processes, state and federal filings, and reconciliations.
- Experience working with multiple states preferred.
- Possess a basic understanding of federal wage and hour laws.
- Proficient in Payroll software, Excel, MS Office.
- Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, diplomacy and excellent judgment in successfully navigating sensitive issues.
SROA Offers:
- Competitive pay with bonus potential
- UKG Wallet – on-demand pay option
- 100% paid medical coverage options for employee-only
- Dental and vision plans for optimal care
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), increasing with years of service
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave for growing families
- 401(k) with substantial employer match and 100% immediate vesting
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA) for tax-advantaged savings
- GAP Insurance for added financial protection
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage for added peace of mind
- Pet insurance – because your pets are family too
- Storage Discounts to help you declutter and organize
- Access to Voluntary Benefits for personalized coverage
- Learning and development opportunities to maximize your potential and excel in your career
- A great culture that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity
This role is being handled internally; we are not partnering with outside agencies and do not accept unsolicited outreach.
SROA is an Equal Opportunity employer and uses the federal government E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility.