Senior Payroll Specialist

Robert Half is partnered with an established Baton Rouge company in search of an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate payroll operations for a multistate workforce. This position supports a busy construction environment and partners closely with HR, accounting, benefits, and project teams to keep employee pay accurate, compliant, and well-documented. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll regulations, deductions administration, and reporting, along with a service-oriented approach to supporting both field and office employees. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive compensation, rich benefits package, hybrid/family friendly work schedule and opportunity for career advancement!

Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly or biweekly payroll processing for employees working across multiple states, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Review time entries, job allocations, and compensation details before payroll is finalized to reduce errors and maintain accuracy.
• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations in day-to-day processing and help ensure wage and hour compliance.
• Administer court-ordered and statutory deductions such as garnishments, child support, and tax levies with proper documentation and timeliness.
• Update payroll records for hires, departures, status changes, and other employee data adjustments.
• Address payroll-related questions from employees in a timely, thorough manner and resolve issues with care.
• Reconcile payroll results with accounting records and assist with payroll-related financial reporting activities.
• Generate reports that support management review, job costing analysis, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with payroll tax activities, year-end reporting, and audit preparation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.