Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Texas. This contract position has the potential to become permanent, is fully onsite, and offers the opportunity to support accurate, timely payroll operations for a large employee population while partnering with multiple departments. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering dependable service to employees and leaders.

Responsibilities:

Review and validate employee time and attendance records to ensure payroll is processed accurately each pay period. Process payroll activities for a large workforce, applying earnings, deductions, and adjustments in accordance with company policies and payroll guidelines. Address payroll-related questions from employees and supervisors by providing clear, timely support and follow-up. Research discrepancies in pay, time records, or deductions and take appropriate steps to resolve issues efficiently. Prepare payroll summaries, reports, and supporting documentation for review by the Payroll Manager. Maintain current and accurate payroll records by updating employee information and related data on an ongoing basis. Partner with internal teams to improve payroll workflows and help maintain smooth day-to-day operations. Contribute to workplace safety and environmental compliance efforts by supporting company initiatives aligned with regulatory standards. Experience managing full-cycle payroll processing with a high degree of accuracy. Background handling payroll for multi-state employee populations. Proficiency using ADP Workforce Now in a payroll environment. Ability to process payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees. Strong understanding of payroll practices, including timekeeping review, deductions, and record maintenance. Effective communication skills with the ability to support employees and supervisors on payroll matters. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies. 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 .