Payroll Specialist

Description The Payroll professional is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable payroll laws. This role partners with HR and Accounting to maintain payroll records, resolve discrepancies, and support reporting and audits. This is a 3 month temp-to-perm position. Responsibilities + Process regular and off-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees + Review and validate timesheets, pay rates, deductions, and adjustments + Maintain employee payroll records, earnings, and deduction data + Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger and investigate variances + Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, retro pay, and adjustments + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations + Prepare and file payroll tax payments and related reports + Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues + Support audits, internal reporting, and payroll documentation + Partner with HR on new hires, terminations, benefits, and payroll changes Requirements Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred + 2-5 years of payroll processing experience + Knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements + Experience with payroll systems and Excel + Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and 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 (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) .