We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance with payroll regulations, and resolve employee pay matters with care and precision. The role requires strong payroll processing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with payroll records, deductions, and related documentation.

Responsibilities:

Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring all pay data is entered and reviewed accurately. Maintain payroll records, validate timesheets and earnings information, and confirm that wages, deductions, and adjustments are calculated correctly. Administer payroll garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with applicable laws, court orders, and company requirements. Review payroll transactions to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and make corrections before final submission. Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll timing in a thorough and timely manner. Support compliance by preparing payroll-related reports, preserving documentation, and following established procedures and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with internal partners to confirm employee changes such as compensation updates, deductions, and status adjustments are reflected properly in payroll. Assist with payroll process improvements and support payroll-related system or workflow updates when needed. Proven experience processing payroll with responsibility for full cycle payroll activities. Hands-on knowledge of payroll practices for organizations with 101 to 500 employees. Experience handling payroll garnishments and other required deductions accurately and confidentially. Strong understanding of payroll calculations, data validation, and record maintenance. Ability to identify payroll discrepancies, research issues, and resolve them efficiently. High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment. Effective communication skills for working with employees and internal stakeholders on payroll matters. 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 .