Description Robert Half is currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Payroll Specialist for our esteemed client. This is your opportunity to join a collaborative, fast-paced team and contribute to accurate payroll processing while enhancing your professional growth. Primary Responsibilities: + Process multi-state payroll for salaried, hourly, and contingent workforce employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and state/federal regulations. + Maintain employee payroll records, handling changes such as tax withholdings, direct deposits, and benefits deductions. + Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee inquiries related to compensation, timekeeping, and tax-related adjustments. + Handle payroll journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, and provide assistance during audits. + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and labor laws. + Manage and execute end-to-end payroll procedures, including quarter-end and year-end reporting, such as W-2s and 1099s. + Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to streamline payroll and benefits processes. + Monitor garnishments, vacation accruals, and overtime to maintain compliance and accuracy. Requirements + Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field preferred. + Minimum of 2+ years of experience directly processing payroll. + Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, Paychex, Workday, or Ceridian is highly desirable. + Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data manipulation + Familiarity with multi-state and/or union payroll processing is a plus. + Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills. Preferred Attributes: + Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a significant plus. + Knowledge of payroll systems improvements or payroll migration projects is a desirable asset. 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .