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Robert Half
Payroll Specialist
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What they do
A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.
$53,714 / year median in Pennsylvania
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll processing for a multi-state workforce. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with ADP Workforce Now, payroll tax compliance, and employee payroll administration. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while partnering with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Process bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule. Manage payroll for multi-state employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, deductions, and direct deposit updates. Review and reconcile payroll reports, deductions, garnishments, and benefits. Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Support payroll tax filings, year-end processing, and W-2 preparation. Ensure compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. Partner with HR, Benefits, and Accounting teams on payroll-related matters. Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and reconciliations.Requirements:
3+ years of payroll processing experience. Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now required. Experience processing multi-state payroll. Strong understanding of payroll taxes, garnishments, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance. Ability to reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and reporting functions. High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. CPP certification is a plus but not required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. 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. Create a Job Alert Email me about new Payroll Specialist jobs in Warrington, PA Related Jobs Search more jobs Browse Jobs Contract Talent Full-Time Talent Consulting Solutions Finance & Accounting Technology Marketing & Creative Legal Administrative & Customer Support Discover Insights Invoice Job Directory Salary Guide Time Reports Create a Job Alert Contact Us About Robert Half Leadership Careers With Us Locations Investor Center Press Supplier Relations Fraud Alert Government Notice Privacy Notice Terms of Use Robert Half Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance