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Harvard Companies

Runs cleaning and security services for commercial buildings

Payroll Assistant Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 8/19/27
$85k/yr
Senior
Miami, FL, USA
In Person
AccountingPayroll Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar capacity.
  • Experience with large in-house payroll operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge of Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
  • Experience managing a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Ability to multitask with close attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of financial processes, systems, controls, and work streams.
  • Understanding of how data produced affects internal and external reporting.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Payroll Manager in overseeing and supervising multi-state payroll and payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company and government regulations.
  • Supervise payroll coordinators and ensure the accurate and efficient operation of the department.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll cycles.
  • Oversee printing checks and pay stubs for all regions.
  • Advise and assist payroll staff with questions regarding transactional payroll processing.
  • Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records and upload NACHA and Positive Pay files.
  • Manage the timely and accurate processing of garnishments.
  • Assist with printing annual W-2 forms and respond to employee inquiries and reprint requests.
  • Facilitate audits and legal inquiries by providing records and documentation to auditors.
  • Identify and recommend updates to payroll policies and procedures.
  • Resolve employee concerns regarding wage payments, taxation, deductions, and other requests.

About the company

Harvard Companies runs cleaning, facility maintenance, and security businesses for property owners, institutions, and multi-site customers across the United States. Harvard Maintenance handles janitorial, disinfection, restoration, and specialty cleaning, while Harvard Protection Services supplies security, hospitality, and life-safety staff. Account teams set service standards, train on-site staff, and use inspections, work orders, and performance reviews to measure delivery against agreed service levels at each location. Revenue comes from service contracts and project work across commercial, healthcare, education, life-science, and industrial facilities. Founded in 1961, Harvard Companies is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Miami, FL

Founded

1961

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What believers are saying

  • Client relationships bring repeat work: Harvard's January 2026 case study describes two renewals and expansion to 1.5 million square feet.
  • Cleaners advance into leadership: Harvard describes routes through training, mentoring and both field and corporate roles.
  • Language classes fit different shifts: Harvard's April 2026 partnership brought 32BJ English instruction onsite for day and night workers.

What critics are saying

  • Tenant use affects staffing budgets: Harvard's June 2026 guide links building occupancy to cleaning scope and labor spending.
  • Benefit eligibility varies: Harvard says work status and location determine access to some employee benefits.
  • Onboarding requires English: Harvard Protection Services publishes Spanish job descriptions but supplies onboarding documents only in English.

What makes Harvard Companies unique

  • Ownership remains with the family: Harvard Maintenance is privately held, unlike publicly traded ABM.
  • Supplier certification supports purchasing goals: buyers count up to 100% of Harvard Services Group contract value toward supplier-diversity spending.
  • Frontline staff anchor its management model: Harvard's Inverted Pyramid puts their support first.

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