Job Description
Description Job Title:
Contract Payroll Specialist Duration:
Contract, through systems integration period Position Overview:
We are seeking a Contract Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a company undergoing post-acquisition integration. This role will play a critical part in ensuring payroll continuity, accuracy, and compliance during the transition to ADP. The Payroll Specialist will help manage day-to-day payroll processing, validate employee and payroll data, support system conversion activities, and assist with issue resolution throughout the integration process. Key Responsibilities:
+ Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule during the acquisition and integration period. + Support payroll data migration, validation, and reconciliation as employee records and payroll information are integrated into ADP. + Review payroll inputs including earnings, deductions, garnishments, taxes, bonuses, and benefit changes. + Partner with HR, Finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth transition of payroll processes and employee data. + Audit payroll reports and resolve discrepancies related to pay, tax withholding, timekeeping, and employee master data. + Assist with parallel payroll testing, system checks, and post-conversion support. + Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. + Respond to employee payroll questions and provide timely resolution during the transition. + Document payroll processes, integration issues, and recommended improvements. + Support year-end or quarter-end payroll activities as needed. Requirements Qualifications:
+ 3+ years of payroll processing experience, ideally in a high-volume or multi-state environment. + Prior experience supporting payroll during a merger, acquisition, or system implementation strongly preferred. + Hands-on experience with ADP required; exposure to payroll conversions or integrations is highly preferred. + Strong knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour regulations, and payroll reconciliations. + High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive, confidential information. + Strong Excel and reporting skills. + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Preferred Experience:
+ Experience with payroll system implementation, data cleanup, or system testing. + Exposure to HRIS/payroll integrations and employee data conversion projects. + CPP designation is a plus. 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) .
