Payroll Administrator II

Miami, United States | Posted on 02/03/2026

• Salary $70k - $90k - Commensurate with experience
• City Miami
• State/Province Florida
• Country United States

Coastal Construction is ranked #1 among South Florida's General Contractors by the South Florida Business Journal (2024, 2025)!

Most recently recognized as one of the top 10 contractors on ENR Southeast’s Top Contractors 2021 list, with other accolades including a “Top Workplaces” recognition by The Sun Sentinel and Tampa Bay Times and continuously ranking among the top 100 construction management companies in the country, Coastal Construction is always looking for talented and passionate people to join our growing team.

To ensure that our team is always on the cutting edge, learning and growing, our Coastal Training Institute offers employees courses focused on career development that is led by both in-house instructors and experts, as well as outside training consultants who are specialists in their field. Coastal constantly strives for excellence and has set the standard for training and “best in class” practices in our industry.

The Payroll Administrator II in support of the company’s corporate accounting and payroll team, is responsible for supporting and assisting the Director of Payroll in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our employees within our organization.

To be successful as a Payroll Administrator II, they must have familiarity with payroll systems, knowledge of wage and hour laws, taxes, a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality. Additionally, proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Applications, be detail oriented, highly organized and able to meet essential deadlines.

The following are essential, but not limited to, duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and processing biweekly payroll cycles for hourly and salaried employees
• Maintain employee payroll records including new hires, terminations, promotions, and benefit deductions
• Verify accuracy of timesheets and resolve any discrepancies with employees or managers
• Process manual checks, adjustments, and off-cycle payrolls as needed
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and taxes
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations
• Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 and other tax reporting

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Knowledge, Technical and Soft

Skills Required:

• Working knowledge of payroll and time capture systems (e.g. ADP, Miter, HH2)
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws, taxes, and garnishments
• Strong analysis skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly with Excel

Education and Experience: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (equivalent experience accepted)

Minimum 5+ years of payroll or accounting/administrative experience

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is preferred but not required.

Basic to medium working knowledge of Excel and MS office applications

We pride ourselves on offering competitive compensation as well as unsurpassed benefits such as 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision insurance for all full-time employees, as well as a 401K matching program and generous paid time off, to help attract top talent.