Sr. Payroll Processing Specialist, Payroll – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 32875BR
Department: Finance
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., flexible schedule available
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Apr 24, 2025

$54 - 75k

Hybrid

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We are privately-owned, hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.

Primary Responsibilities

The Sr. Payroll Processing Specialist is responsible for supporting the technical aspects of the Payroll department with system knowledge, federal regulatory knowledge, individual state requirements, payroll knowledge, repayment knowledge, research and problem resolution. This is accomplished through processing payroll for each payroll cycle and executing technical payroll balancing responsibilities in regard to wage types, payroll earnings, taxes, deductions, payroll adjustments and assisting other business areas with the appropriate balancing techniques.

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Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a business related field or equivalent in experience
• 4 years of experience in an analytical position
• Technical knowledge of SAP HR and/or Finance
• In depth knowledge of payroll including Paid Time Off (PTO), overpayment, multiple pay cycle(s), etc.
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Exceptional analytical/problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to constant change
• Ability to work under deadlines
• Handle a high volume of work accurately and timely
• Professionally be able to handle extremely confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to work independently as well as the ability to work well with others
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity and tact
• Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Access, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work and commitment to Publix and our Mission

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Accounting or Business Management
• 6 years of analytical experience
• Advanced experience with MS Office applications (ability to design and create queries and reports)

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

In Publix’s corporate offices, we value in-person interactions, similar to those our store associates have with customers. Many of Publix’s corporate offices offer work from home up to two days a week. Each business area implements their policy differently and should be discussed during interviews.

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