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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.
$50,660 / year median in Utah
-3% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate, timely payroll operations for a diverse group of client accounts in Lindon, Utah. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage complex payroll activity across multiple schedules, and values precision in every cycle. The role calls for strong client service skills, sound judgment, and a solid understanding of multi-state payroll compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee complete payroll processing for multiple client organizations, ensuring payroll is completed correctly across weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly cycles.
- Maintain employee payroll data by updating hires, separations, compensation changes, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related adjustments with a high level of accuracy.
- Review and reconcile payroll batches before final submission to identify discrepancies and prevent pay errors.
- Handle special payroll situations such as off-cycle runs, manual payments, check reversals, and voided transactions when required.
- Address questions from clients and employees related to earnings, tax withholding, direct deposit, and year-end payroll documents in a timely and thorough manner.
- Apply federal, state, and local payroll tax rules across multiple jurisdictions to support compliant payroll administration.
- Work closely with HR, benefits, and tax partners to investigate issues, correct inconsistencies, and maintain smooth account operations.
- Preserve organized payroll records and assist with quarter-end and year-end activities, including preparation related to W-2 processing.