We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a luxury retail organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage payroll activities for large groups of hourly employees across multiple states. The person in this role will work closely with a small payroll team, helping ensure timely and accurate pay processing while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

Process end-to-end payroll for hourly retail employees across assigned regions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company standards. Review employee time records, identify discrepancies, and follow up with appropriate partners to resolve payroll issues before final submission. Support multi-state payroll administration for a workforce of more than 500 employees. Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll data, process earnings and deductions, and assist with regular payroll cycles. Partner with the payroll team to help meet deadlines and maintain smooth day-to-day payroll operations. Prepare and validate payroll-related reports using advanced Excel functions and formulas. Investigate payroll variances and help correct errors related to pay, hours worked, or employee records. Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll processing. Background supporting multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment. Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now. Experience processing payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers. Strong ability to review and reconcile employee timesheets accurately. Advanced Excel skills, including the use of formulas for analysis and reporting. Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle payroll information with confidentiality. 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 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 "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .