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Sr. Payroll Processing Specialist, Payroll - Lakeland

Publix
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Apr 2025
💰 $75,400/yr($54,600/yr$75,400/yr)

About the role

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., flexible schedule available

Facility

Lak George Jenkins Building / Chart Warehouse B001

State

Florida

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Travel Frequency

0%

Minimum Base Pay

26.25

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.

Address

1936 George Jenkins Blvd

City

Lakeland

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.

Maximum Base Pay

36.25

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

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)

Potential Annual Base Pay

54,600 - 75,400

Zip Code

33815-3760

Benefits Information

  • 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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