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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Robert Half
Baltimore, MD (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead payroll operations for an organization in Baltimore, Maryland. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can oversee complex payroll activity, maintain compliance, and deliver reliable support to employees and leadership. The role requires strong judgment, process improvement experience, and the ability to manage payroll functions accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Full cycle payroll processing to ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule across recurring payroll cycles.
- Monitor payroll records and related documentation to maintain compliance.
- Oversee time reporting, leave tracking, and payout calculations while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Manage year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and other required payroll documentation.
- Investigate payroll exceptions, deductions, and employee concerns, providing clear guidance and effective resolution to complex issues.
- Partner with finance and other internal teams to support audits, strengthen controls, and improve payroll workflows and policies.
- Review payroll processes regularly and recommend operational enhancements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.