Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources and Payroll Specialist to join our client in Norton Massachusetts. This role requires someone who excels in managing payroll processes, HR data analysis, and compliance with labor regulations. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll, maintaining HR systems, and contributing to compensation strategies.

Responsibilities:

Collect, verify, and maintain accurate timekeeping records for employees to ensure precise payroll processing. Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles, calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, taxes, and deductions. Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and management in a timely manner. Compile and analyze HR metrics and data from various sources, including HR systems, payroll outputs, and labor statistics. Conduct market research to benchmark compensation ranges and ensure competitive pay structures for different roles. Perform classification audits to verify proper exemption status for job positions. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws. Conduct annual pay equity audits and provide actionable recommendations based on findings. Maintain and update HR databases, ensuring data integrity and alignment with finance systems. Collaborate with Operations to analyze labor and machine hour variances, driving continuous improvement efforts. Proven experience in human resources and payroll administration. Proficiency in HRIS platforms, including ADP Workforce Now. Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations at federal, state, and local levels. Ability to analyze compensation data and conduct benchmarking studies. Excellent organizational and time management skills with a high level of accuracy. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for addressing employee inquiries. Familiarity with pay equity audits and compliance best practices. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools. 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 .