Description Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team. This role is integral to ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our employees. The Payroll Specialist will carry out various payroll functions, including processing employee pay, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and maintaining payroll records. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of payroll systems, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Key Responsibilities: + Payroll Processing + Accurately process weekly, biweekly, or monthly payroll for employees, including regular, overtime, and bonus pay + Ensure payroll calculations comply with federal, state, and local regulations. + Review and resolve discrepancies in timesheets, pay rates, and hours worked. + Compliance & Regulations + Stay updated on changes in tax and labor laws to ensure payroll compliance + Submit payroll tax payments and filings in a timely manner. + Manage employee tax forms, including W-4s, W-2s, and garnishments, where applicable. + Systems Management + Maintain payroll system updates and accuracy, including employee records, deductions, and direct deposits + Collaborate with IT to resolve technical issues related to payroll systems. + Reporting & Auditing + Generate payroll reports for finance and accounting teams, ensuring accuracy for internal and external audits + Assist with reconciling payroll accounts, detecting and correcting errors in payroll records. + Employee Support + Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies or processes. + Educate employees on company payroll policies, tax implications, and benefits-related deductions. Requirements + Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role. + Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paylocity) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. + Strong knowledge of payroll best practices, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. + Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. + Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality. + Strong communication skills for interacting with employees and cross-functional departments. 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) .