Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Robert Half - 3.9 Miamisburg, OH Job Details Temp-to-hire | Contract $25 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Confidential information handling Payroll tax Payroll tax processing Data validation techniques ADP Mid-level State tax Employee data management Compliance documentation Data reporting support Payroll reconciliation Documentation Handling Cross-functional collaboration Communication skills Employee record maintenance Cross-functional communication Payroll record maintenance Audit support Full Job Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our client's team in Miamisburg, Ohio - this is a contract to hire (permanent position). This role focuses on end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population, with an emphasis on precision, compliance, and timely payroll delivery across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, understands complex earnings and deduction scenarios, and can work effectively within established payroll systems and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Administer full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment each cycle. Process multi-state payroll transactions while maintaining compliance with applicable tax and wage regulations. Review payroll data for accuracy, including hours, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings before final submission. Maintain employee payroll records and update changes related to compensation, tax elections, direct deposit, and other payroll details. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by partnering with internal stakeholders and responding to employee questions. Support payroll processing activities within systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paycor, including data validation and reporting. Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and documentation to support compliance requirements. Experience managing full-cycle payroll processing in a high-volume environment. Background handling payroll for employee populations of 500 or more. Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including taxes and related compliance considerations. Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paycor. Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct payroll inconsistencies. Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. 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 "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .