Description Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP)

Location:

San Mateo County, CA (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Full-Time About the Opportunity Join Robert Half's Full-Time Engagement Practice and enjoy the stability of full-time employment while supporting leading organizations throughout the Peninsula. This role offers exposure to diverse industries, payroll systems, and business environments while allowing you to build expertise in payroll operations, compliance, and process improvement initiatives. Position Overview The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing multi-state payroll, ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, managing employee payroll records, and supporting payroll-related projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, adaptable, and capable of quickly integrating into new client environments while delivering a high level of service. Key Responsibilities

+ Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.

+ Administer payroll for salaried, hourly, exempt, and non-exempt employees.

+ Review and audit payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments.

+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

+ Process bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, garnishments, and special payments.

+ Maintain payroll records and employee data within payroll systems.

+ Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare payroll journal entries.

+ Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities.

+ Manage payroll tax filings and coordinate with third-party payroll providers.

+ Process employee onboarding, offboarding, and payroll changes.

+ Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies.

+ Support audits and provide payroll-related reporting and documentation.

+ Assist with payroll system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.

+ Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Finance, and Benefits teams. Qualifications

+ Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred. + 3+ years of payroll processing experience.

+ Experience managing multi-state payroll.

+ Strong understanding of payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance requirements.

+ Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Paycom, Paylocity, Workday, Ceridian Dayforce, or similar platforms.

+ Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting functions.

+ Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

+ Strong customer service and communication abilities.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive employee information. Requirements Preferred Qualifications

+ Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

+ Experience supporting payrolls of 500+ employees.

+ Multi-state and California payroll expertise.

+ Experience with payroll system conversions or implementations.

+ Knowledge of benefits administration and HRIS systems.

+ Exposure to public company or SOX-compliant environments. What Success Looks Like

+ Delivers accurate and timely payroll processing with minimal errors.

+ Maintains compliance with payroll regulations and internal controls.

+ Builds trust with employees and leadership through responsive service.

+ Effectively manages multiple payroll cycles and competing priorities.

+ Identifies opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

+ Serves as a reliable payroll subject matter expert across client engagements. In addition to competitive compensation, employees receive:

+ Annual bonus opportunity

+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits + 401(k) with company match

+ Paid time off and holidays

+ Ongoing professional development and training

+ Exposure to various payroll systems, industries, and business environments

+ Career stability combined with consulting-style variety Why Join the Full-Time Engagement Practice? This opportunity offers the best of both worlds: the security of full-time employment and the career growth that comes from supporting diverse organizations throughout San Mateo County and the Peninsula. You'll gain experience with complex payroll environments, enhance your technical expertise, and become a trusted payroll professional supporting critical business operations across multiple client engagements. 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) .