Payroll Specialist

Description Our company is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal controls. This role is critical for accurate, timely compensation delivery and maintaining high standards in payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Process multi-state payroll for employees in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. + Maintain and update payroll records, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies. + Manage employee data regarding new hires, terminations, transfers, and pay adjustments. + Ensure timely submission of payroll tax filings and reporting. + Reconcile payroll reports, benefits, and deductions. + Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, earning statements, and tax forms. + Collaborate with HR and Accounting to ensure data alignment and compliance. + Support audits by preparing payroll documentation and addressing auditor requests. + Identify and recommend process improvements for payroll operations.

Requirements Required Skills & Qualifications:

+ Proven experience processing payroll in a high-volume, multi-state environment. + Proficiency with payroll software (such as Workday, ADP, Oracle NetSuite, SAP, or QuickBooks). + Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements. + High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality. + Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. + Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. + Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., PowerBI) desirable.

Desired Soft Skills:

+ Adaptability and continuous learning to keep pace with evolving payroll technologies and processes. + Critical thinking and problem-solving to resolve payroll issues efficiently. + Emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills when handling employee concerns. 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) .