Guardian Fleet Services · 5 hours ago
Payroll Specialist
San Antonio, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGuardian Fleet Services is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. In this role, you will process weekly payroll, maintain accurate payroll records, and assist employees and managers with pay-related inquiries while ensuring compliance with tax laws.
Service IndustryTransportationWarehousing
Responsibilities
Process weekly payroll accurately and on time
Review timesheets, hours worked and pay changes for accuracy
Maintain payroll records, tax information, and employee deductions
Prepare and share payroll reports with payroll managers
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
Issue W‑2s, 1099s, and assist with year‑end reporting
Stay updated on wage and hour laws and multistate payroll rules
Answer employee questions about pay, deductions, and payroll procedures
Train new hires on payroll systems and timekeeping
Support managers with timekeeping accuracy and compliance
Use good judgment when enforcing payroll policies while allowing reasonable flexibility when appropriate
Perform weekly payroll audits and correct any issues
Support internal and external audits and prepare required documents
Work with HR on onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and leave tracking
Process and manage employee garnishments according to legal requirements
Maintain and update the IWO (Income Withholding Order) website
Work with leadership to improve payroll processes
Assist the HR Director with special projects and administrative tasks
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
2–3 years of payroll experience in a multistate or high‑volume environment
Experience with payroll/timekeeping systems (Paycor preferred)
Experience handling deductions and garnishments
Strong understanding of wage and hour laws and payroll compliance
Knowledge of taxes, benefit deductions, and payroll documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, Smartsheet preferred)
Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to explain payroll concepts clearly
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to troubleshoot payroll issues and use sound judgment
Highly organized and able to manage multiple deadlines
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable interpreting policies and applying balanced judgment
Committed to accuracy and timely payroll delivery
Preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Two Medical plans
Two Dental plans
Vision
$15K Employer Paid Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance plans
401(k) Plan
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Hospital indemity
Cancer plan
Accident
PTO
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Company
Guardian Fleet Services
Guardian Fleet Services provides towing and transportation services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Backcast Partners
2023-03-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
F. Geoffrey Russell
Chief Executive Officer
Rocky Gunter
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-05-16
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