Description The strongest candidates for this Payroll Administrator position will have experience with Microsoft Office and be ready for a challenge. If you're looking for work as a Payroll Administrator, Robert Half is looking for candidates with dynamic communication and problem-solving skills who can process payroll effectively and efficiently. Contact us today if you're looking to advance your career with a smart team in a fast-paced environment. This Payroll Administrator opportunity is located in Tacoma, Washington and is a long-term contract / temporary to hire role. Your responsibilities in this role - Preparing reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages - Establish payroll liabilities after calculating all employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments - Preparing relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for circulation to department heads - Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers - Manage and review, including verify, source documents - Secure confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence - Manage other tasks as assigned - Manage employee deductions and other liabilities - Managing payroll information by keeping proper records for collecting, calculating, and entering data - Understand and report necessary changes to payroll operations by maintaining established policies and procedures - Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information - Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines - Providing payroll information by answering questions and requests - Help payroll manage all internal and external audits Requirements - Experience with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc. - Knowledge of internal controls - Excellent data entry skills - Prior experience working with accounting software - Full Cycle Payroll experience - Expertise in Excel Formulas - Solid understanding of bi-Monthly Payroll - Knowledgeable of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen - Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills - Skilled in analytical, quantitative and social skills - Understanding of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements - 2+ years of strong payroll experience - Preference will be given to Certified Payroll Professional 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) .