Payroll Specialist Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Description Payroll Specialist Passionate about numbers, detail-oriented, and eager to advance your career in payroll administration? Robert Half is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist with at least three years of payroll processing experience. This position is ideal for professionals who excel in ensuring timely and accurate payroll while maintaining compliance with company policies, labor laws, and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Prepare and execute payroll for employees on a biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly schedule, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. + Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations to guarantee compliance across all payroll operations. + Maintain payroll systems and employee records, including additions, deductions, and benefits enrollment updates. + Prepare, reconcile, and distribute payroll reports to internal departments, management, and third parties (e.g., tax filings, retirement contributions, garnishments). + Resolve discrepancies related to payroll processing, benefits, garnishments, and other adjustments promptly and professionally. + Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure data integrity and compliance while identifying any potential issues.

Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications:

+ Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience with knowledge of payroll systems, tax laws, and compliance standards. + Proficient in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday), as well as Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting. + Ability to handle sensitive information with utmost accuracy and confidentiality. + Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries effectively. + Capacity to manage deadlines, prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Payroll certifications, such as the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), are highly desirable. + Experience with multi-state payroll processing or international payroll would be a strong advantage. + Familiarity with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other benefits administration laws 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .