Payroll & HR Services Built for Florida Businesses
From our office in Pensacola, we handle payroll and HR for businesses across the Florida Panhandle and beyond — built around Florida's tax structure, its minimum wage schedule, and the storm-season realities of running a business here.
Local Knowledge, Not Just a Local Address
No State Income Tax, Handled Correctly
Florida has no state income tax withholding — but that doesn't mean payroll is simple. We make sure reemployment tax, benefits deductions, and multi-state rules are set up right from day one.
Florida Reemployment Tax Filing
We file quarterly reemployment tax reports with the Florida Department of Revenue on time, every time.
Minimum Wage Increases, Tracked Automatically
Florida's minimum wage rises every September under a multi-year state schedule. We update your payroll before the change takes effect — you don't have to watch for it.
Hurricane Season Continuity
Cloud-based payroll means a storm, a power outage, or an evacuation order doesn't stop paychecks from going out on time.
Tourism & Hospitality Staffing
Tipped wage compliance, seasonal hours, and high-turnover onboarding — built for the Panhandle's tourism-driven economy.
Military & Contractor Workforces
We support employers connected to NAS Pensacola and the region's defense contractors, including those with multistate and per diem payroll needs.
A Pensacola Team That Knows Florida Payroll
We're headquartered at 575 Childers St in Pensacola — not a call center in another state. Our team handles the Florida-specific details that generic national payroll platforms leave to you.
- New hire reporting to the Florida Department of Revenue
- Florida workers' compensation setup and audits
- Local business tax receipt and licensing coordination
- Direct phone access to a Pensacola-based team, not a queue
Industries We Support Across Northwest Florida
Hospitality & Tourism
Tipped wage compliance, seasonal staffing swings, and fast onboarding for the Gulf Coast's visitor economy.
Construction & Trades
Job costing, certified payroll, and workers' comp classifications built for Florida's licensing requirements.
Healthcare & Home Health
Credential tracking, shift differentials, and compliant scheduling for round-the-clock care teams.
Retail & Restaurants
Multi-location payroll, tip reporting, and high-turnover HR support built for Florida's service industry.
Professional Services
Benefits administration and HR compliance for growing firms that need to look bigger than they are.
Nonprofits & Government Contractors
Grant-compliant reporting and workforce documentation for mission-driven Northwest Florida organizations.
We Serve Businesses on Both Coasts
Shepherd got its start in Phoenix, Arizona before growing into Florida. If you have operations or plans in the Phoenix metro area, see how we support Arizona businesses too.
Request a Free Florida Payroll Consultation
Tell us about your business, and we'll follow up with a free, no-pressure consultation.
Call (850) 542-2333 or email info@azsbs.com