Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Payroll Specialist Acton, MA Apply Description Payroll Specialist - Multi-State, High Volume (Hybrid Schedule)

Overview:

Our team is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our organization, supporting payroll processing for over 1,500 employees across multiple states. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll, leveraging your deep expertise in multi-state payroll regulations and high-volume processing. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining the flexibility of working from home with valuable in-person collaboration and career development.

Key Responsibilities:

Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for more than 1,500 employees in multiple states, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Audit, reconcile, and validate payroll data, including new hires, terminations, benefit deductions, bonuses, commissions, and overtime calculations. Maintain and update employee payroll records, execute off-cycle payments, and respond to payroll-related inquiries in a timely manner. Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure data integrity and accurate payroll processing. Research, interpret, and implement changes in multi-state payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour compliance. Support year-end processes including W-2, W-4, and other tax reporting requirements. Participate in payroll system upgrades, process improvements, and implementation of payroll best practices.

Qualifications:

3+ years of payroll processing experience for mid-to-large sized companies (1,000+ employees), with a strong focus on multi-state payroll. Advanced knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax requirements for multiple states. Experience with leading payroll systems Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills. Ability to balance priorities in a deadline-driven environment and work collaboratively across departments.

Work Arrangement:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule—employees typically spend 1-2 days per week onsite

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education Supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment If interested and qualified please apply to this listing ASAP, or email your resume to Bill.

Nichols@roberthalf. Thanks! Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing payroll for organizations with over 1,000 employees, particularly with multi-state operations.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and wage compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in using leading payroll systems such as Workday, Paycom, Paychex, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Certified Payroll credential (CPP) is preferred but not required.

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