Payroll Specialist Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Payroll Specialist 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Atlanta, GA 30305 • Hybrid work We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. This long-term contract position offers an opportunity to oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all processes. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining payroll records, addressing inquiries, and supporting accounting-related activities.

Responsibilities:

Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain and organize digital payroll records with attention to detail. Reconcile payroll transactions as required to ensure data integrity. Manage payroll-related tasks such as Paycards, Returns, Reversals, Stop Payments, and Manual Checks. Process payroll for hourly employees on an as-needed basis. Assist the accounting team with general tasks and responsibilities. Prepare and book standard General Ledger entries as part of accounting duties. Utilize payroll and accounting software such as Dayforce and Peoplesoft effectively. Apply Excel functions, including Pivot Tables and Vlookups, for data management and analysis. Follow a hybrid work schedule, attending in-office days primarily on Wednesdays and occasionally on Mondays. Proficiency in payroll systems such as Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now. Strong knowledge of accounting functions and financial services. Experience with 401k and RRSP administration processes. Familiarity with auditing and benefit-related functions. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and Vlookups. Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Previous experience with payroll and accounting software systems. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources . © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use .