Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll processing with accuracy, consistency, and strong follow-through. The role supports payroll operations for a large employee population and requires experience working within UKG Pro while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and internal standards.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll requirements correctly.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and address issues related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and time reporting.
• Maintain employee payroll records in UKG Pro and ensure updates are entered promptly and correctly.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and management to respond to payroll questions and support employee changes impacting pay.
• Reconcile payroll totals, audit reports, and supporting records to confirm compliance and proper payroll execution.
• Assist with payroll-related reporting, year-end activities, and documentation required for internal review or external compliance needs.

Requirements

+ At least 3 years of payroll experience with responsibility for full-cycle payroll processing.

+ Proven experience managing multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment.

+ Background processing payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 employees.

+ Hands-on proficiency with UKG Pro.

+ Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholding, deductions, and reporting requirements.

+ Highly proficient in payroll audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution.

+ Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

+ Self-starter who can work independently, take initiative, and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement.

+ Comfortable operating in ambiguous or evolving environments with the ability to adapt and make sound decisions with limited direction.

+ Experience creating, documenting, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and payroll best practices preferred.

+ Demonstrated ability to build scalable processes, improve workflows, and drive operational efficiency. 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) .