Payroll Specialist

Description Our client is seeking a dedicated payroll specialist on a long term contract assignment. Job Description + Process end-to-end multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees across biweekly and semi-monthly cycles + Ensure accuracy of wages, deductions, bonuses, commissions, and tax withholdings in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations + Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and benefit elections + Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts and support month-end close activities + Partner with HR and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries + Support audits (SOX, internal/external) and ensure adherence to payroll controls and policies + Administer garnishments, levies, and benefit deductions in accordance with legal requirements + Assist with year-end processing including W-2s and payroll tax filing. Requirements Requirements + 3-5+ years of payroll processing experience (multi-state preferred) + Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance (Federal, SUI, local) + Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Workday, Paycom, or similar) + Solid understanding of payroll accounting and reconciliations + Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) + Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills 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. Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 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) .