Payroll Specialist

Description Our client in Sacramento is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a temporary-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and experience processing payroll in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and responding to employee payroll-related inquiries. Based on general knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for employees. Based on general knowledge. + Review and verify timekeeping records, payroll changes, deductions, and adjustments. Based on general knowledge. + Maintain employee payroll data and ensure records are current and accurate. Based on general knowledge. + Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Based on general knowledge. + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Based on general knowledge. + Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related items. Based on general knowledge. + Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll procedures. Based on general knowledge. + Support payroll reporting, audits, and other related accounting or HR functions as needed. Based on general knowledge.

Requirements Qualifications:

+ 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a high-volume environment. Based on general knowledge. + Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, wage and hour compliance, and payroll best practices. Based on general knowledge. + Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar platforms is preferred. Based on general knowledge. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll-related software. Based on general knowledge. + Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities. Based on general knowledge. + Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Based on general knowledge. + Healthcare industry experience is a plus. Based on general knowledge. 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) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .