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Robert Half
Payroll Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$57,441 / year median in California
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Every employee notices one thing on payday: whether their paycheck is right.
As a Payroll Coordinator, you'll become a critical part of the employee experience by helping ensure hundreds of employees are paid accurately and on time. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving puzzles, and being the person others can rely on when questions arise.
You'll gain hands-on exposure to payroll processing, HR operations, accounting procedures, compliance, reporting, and workforce systems while building skills that can lead to future opportunities in Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or Operations.
A Typical Day will
This opportunity was designed for someone who:✅ Loves details and catches things others miss✅ Enjoys helping people and solving problems✅ Is organized and dependable✅ Learns new systems quickly✅ Wants to build a long-term professional career✅ Isn't afraid to ask questions and learn from others
As a Payroll Coordinator, you'll become a critical part of the employee experience by helping ensure hundreds of employees are paid accurately and on time. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving puzzles, and being the person others can rely on when questions arise.
You'll gain hands-on exposure to payroll processing, HR operations, accounting procedures, compliance, reporting, and workforce systems while building skills that can lead to future opportunities in Payroll, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or Operations.
A Typical Day will
Include:
Reviewing employee timecards and ensuring payroll data is accurateInvestigating and resolving payroll discrepanciesProcessing employee changes, deductions, and direct deposit updatesAnswering employee payroll-related questionsAssisting with payroll reports and auditsWorking alongside HR and Accounting teams on special projectsLearning payroll software and workforce management systemsSupporting payroll cycles from beginning to endWho Will Be Successful?This opportunity was designed for someone who:✅ Loves details and catches things others miss✅ Enjoys helping people and solving problems✅ Is organized and dependable✅ Learns new systems quickly✅ Wants to build a long-term professional career✅ Isn't afraid to ask questions and learn from others