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Payroll Specialist Robert Half - 3.9 Anaheim, CA Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $20 - $23 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Payroll tax Payroll tax processing Payroll reconciliation Legal compliance Full Job Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Anaheim, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll processes, reconciling payroll-related balances, and ensuring employees are paid correctly across a complex employee population. The role also requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a part-time payroll environment while supporting union payroll considerations.

Responsibilities:

Process complete payroll cycles for employees across multiple states, ensuring wages, deductions, and taxes are handled accurately and on schedule. Review payroll records for consistency and resolve discrepancies by performing detailed checks, audits, and balance validations before final submission. Administer payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable payroll regulations. Support part-time payroll activities, including accurate tracking of hours worked, earnings, and related payroll adjustments. Manage payroll check processing and confirm funding readiness by coordinating payment verification and bank-related balance reviews. Handle payroll considerations tied to freight union employees, applying contract-specific pay rules and related requirements as needed. Maintain payroll data within UKG Pro and ensure employee information, earnings elements, and payroll updates are entered correctly. Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and help maintain a smooth payroll operation. At least 2 years of experience in payroll, with hands-on responsibility for full-cycle payroll processing. Proven experience administering multi-state payroll for a large employee population of 500 or more. Working knowledge of payroll reconciliation, payroll checks, and bank balance validation procedures. Experience using UKG Pro or a comparable payroll platform in a high-volume environment. Familiarity with payroll practices for part-time employees and the ability to manage related pay adjustments accurately. Understanding of payroll compliance requirements, including tax withholdings, deductions, and record accuracy. Experience supporting union payroll, including freight union pay rules, is strongly preferred. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a dependable approach to meeting payroll deadlines. 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 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 and Privacy Notice .