Payroll Analyst Jobs in Florida
Payroll Analyst jobs in Florida are consistently active, with strong demand from the state's large hospitality, healthcare, and financial services sectors, as well as its many corporate headquarters concentrated in South Florida and the Tampa Bay area. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando account for the majority of postings, where employers like Darden Restaurants, AdventHealth, and Ryder System regularly hire across entry-level through senior payroll analyst levels. The most in-demand specialties are multi-state payroll processing, HRIS platform administration, and payroll tax compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to primarily support the SAP on-prem payroll system for the US and Canada. The Analyst will partner with the HR team to enhance the payroll application by analyzing, designing, configuring, testing, and implementing solutions. The role also provides ongoing technical support to HR and employees. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with strong technical expertise and analytical capabilities, are essential to this position. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
This role is an Onsite postion based in Naples Florida with a generous relocation package and a 2 days a week work form home hybrid work schedule. It will not be open to remote employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide all-level and on-call coverage support to HR Payroll teams. Respond, resolve, or escalate reported incidents.
- Requirements gathering, solution design, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and implementation.
- Shape business requirements by making recommendations and suggesting alternatives to proposed solutions.
- Participate in Application Analysis, Configuration, Testing, Management, and Maintenance in an Enterprise environment, including (where applicable):
- Access administration and user onboarding.
- Issue resolution, patching, and performance monitoring.
- Reliability, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
- Monitor system logs for unusual activity and escalate or make recommendations for resolution.
- Support user acceptance testing and user training activities.
- Adhere to the Quality System Procedures and Change Control.
- Proficient in application configuration, including add-on products/modules.
- Participate in assessment of application security and identity management requirements, where applicable.
- Create functional design documents and artifacts as appropriate, including business case documentation, scope documentation, detailed functional requirements, operational requirements, process flows, and manual and automated test cases.
- Understand technical options, limitations, costs, and risks.
- Lead and/or participate in delivery of projects.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies, especially for US and Canadian payroll.
- Work with internal SAP Basis and SAP Security teams to establish and maintain non-production development, test, and quality environments.
- Support installation of SAP ECC HR service packs through testing.
- Benchmark current and future processes against industry best practices.
- Contribute to the development of roadmaps and initiatives for enablement of new capabilities.
- Lead process improvements and IT projects to achieve business goals and objectives.
- Viewed as a subject matter expert in the field within the organization.
Specialized Skills:
- Experience in functional and technical support of payroll processing for the US workforce populations is required; processing for Canadian workforce is preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of U.S., state, and local payroll tax laws and the ability to research, interpret, and apply payroll tax regulations are expected.
- Experience with SAP HR Organization Management and Personnel Administration (OM/PA) is required.
- Experience with integration of a Time Management system to SAP on-prem payroll is preferred.
- Familiar with LSMW or other mass upload software.
- Ability to read/debug ABAP code is a plus.
- Experience with SAP Solution Manager ChaRM is an advantage
- Experience with Jira Service Management is an advantage
- Knowledge of platform tools such as EPI-USE Data Synch Manager and support reporting tools such as SpinifexIT is a plus.
- Previous involvement in the implementation or optimization of an HR Payroll system is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work comfortably at all levels within the organization up to the senior management level.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of relevant work experience required
- Experience with SAP on-prem payroll is required.
- At least 5 years of work experience and excellent SAP skills and knowledge required in SAP on-prem payroll.
- Work experience preferred in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central – in a hybrid environment with SAP on-prem payroll.
Arthrex Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Annual Bonus
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Trip of a Lifetime
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst to primarily support the SAP on-prem payroll system for the US and Canada. The Analyst will partner with the HR team to enhance the payroll application by analyzing, designing, configuring, testing, and implementing solutions. The role also provides ongoing technical support to HR and employees. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with strong technical expertise and analytical capabilities, are essential to this position. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
This role is an Onsite postion based in Naples Florida with a generous relocation package and a 2 days a week work form home hybrid work schedule. It will not be open to remote employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide all-level and on-call coverage support to HR Payroll teams. Respond, resolve, or escalate reported incidents.
- Requirements gathering, solution design, documentation, stakeholder engagement, and implementation.
- Shape business requirements by making recommendations and suggesting alternatives to proposed solutions.
- Participate in Application Analysis, Configuration, Testing, Management, and Maintenance in an Enterprise environment, including (where applicable):
- Access administration and user onboarding.
- Issue resolution, patching, and performance monitoring.
- Reliability, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
- Monitor system logs for unusual activity and escalate or make recommendations for resolution.
- Support user acceptance testing and user training activities.
- Adhere to the Quality System Procedures and Change Control.
- Proficient in application configuration, including add-on products/modules.
- Participate in assessment of application security and identity management requirements, where applicable.
- Create functional design documents and artifacts as appropriate, including business case documentation, scope documentation, detailed functional requirements, operational requirements, process flows, and manual and automated test cases.
- Understand technical options, limitations, costs, and risks.
- Lead and/or participate in delivery of projects.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies, especially for US and Canadian payroll.
- Work with internal SAP Basis and SAP Security teams to establish and maintain non-production development, test, and quality environments.
- Support installation of SAP ECC HR service packs through testing.
- Benchmark current and future processes against industry best practices.
- Contribute to the development of roadmaps and initiatives for enablement of new capabilities.
- Lead process improvements and IT projects to achieve business goals and objectives.
- Viewed as a subject matter expert in the field within the organization.
Specialized Skills:
- Experience in functional and technical support of payroll processing for the US workforce populations is required; processing for Canadian workforce is preferred.
- Comprehensive knowledge of U.S., state, and local payroll tax laws and the ability to research, interpret, and apply payroll tax regulations are expected.
- Experience with SAP HR Organization Management and Personnel Administration (OM/PA) is required.
- Experience with integration of a Time Management system to SAP on-prem payroll is preferred.
- Familiar with LSMW or other mass upload software.
- Ability to read/debug ABAP code is a plus.
- Experience with SAP Solution Manager ChaRM is an advantage
- Experience with Jira Service Management is an advantage
- Knowledge of platform tools such as EPI-USE Data Synch Manager and support reporting tools such as SpinifexIT is a plus.
- Previous involvement in the implementation or optimization of an HR Payroll system is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work comfortably at all levels within the organization up to the senior management level.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of relevant work experience required
- Experience with SAP on-prem payroll is required.
- At least 5 years of work experience and excellent SAP skills and knowledge required in SAP on-prem payroll.
- Work experience preferred in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central – in a hybrid environment with SAP on-prem payroll.
Arthrex Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Annual Bonus
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Trip of a Lifetime
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in payroll analyst jobs across Florida.
- Proven experience with payroll software such as Workday, ADP, or Ceridian
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Certified Payroll Professional credential recognized by Florida employers
- Working knowledge of Florida wage and hour laws and multi-state payroll rules
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas, pivot tables, and data validation
- Strong attention to detail when auditing payroll registers and resolving discrepancies
Payroll Analyst Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a payroll analyst in Florida?
Most payroll analyst roles in Florida require at least an associate degree in accounting, finance, or business, though a bachelor's degree is increasingly preferred by larger employers. Florida does not issue a state-specific payroll license, but the Certified Payroll Professional designation from the American Payroll Association is widely recognized by Florida hiring managers and gives candidates a meaningful edge. Relevant coursework in Florida community college accounting programs or university finance departments provides a strong foundation for entry.
How much do payroll analysts make in Florida?
Payroll analysts in Florida earn a median of about $51,910 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,730 for the lowest 10% to over $76,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire payroll analysts in Florida?
Employers hiring payroll analysts in Florida right now include Chewy, Crowe, and Publix, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Florida's concentration of large hospitality groups, regional hospital systems, and financial services firms means payroll analyst demand tends to be steady year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Florida cities have the most payroll analyst jobs?
Tampa, Orlando, and Florida have the most payroll analyst openings in Florida. Miami leads due to its density of corporate headquarters in financial services and logistics, Tampa draws significant demand from healthcare systems and insurance carriers, and Orlando's large hospitality and theme park employers generate consistent payroll analyst hiring even outside major tourist cycles.
Are there remote payroll analyst jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than most fields, because payroll analysis is a desk-based, data-driven role that translates well to remote work. About 67% of payroll analyst openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly Florida employers have adopted flexible arrangements for back-office functions. Roles focused on HRIS administration and reporting tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring hands-on coordination with HR or finance teams on-site are more likely to be in-office.
How can I get hired as a payroll analyst in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a payroll clerk, accounts payable, or HR coordinator role, all of which give hands-on exposure to payroll systems and compliance basics that Florida employers look for. Large Florida healthcare systems like AdventHealth and HCA Florida and corporate service centers in the Tampa and Miami metro areas regularly hire payroll associates or junior analysts as a development track. Earning the Fundamental Payroll Certification through the American Payroll Association while in an entry role signals commitment and accelerates promotion to full analyst responsibility.
Where can I find and apply to payroll analyst jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to payroll analyst jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings across industries and metro areas. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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