Description We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in the Real Estate industry, based in Los Angeles, California. As a Payroll Specialist, you will have a vital role in managing payroll processes including auditing timesheets, handling adjustments, and responding to payroll related inquiries. If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for your next position, we encourage you to apply today! This position is ONSITE Downtown Los Angeles. Responsibilities: • Ensuring the accuracy of payroll and employee data, including tax information, deductions, earnings, and hours worked • Handling regular and off-cycle payrolls across multi-state, multi-entity, union, and non-union workforce, which includes regular wages, commissions, incentives, and special payments • Implementing changes to payroll that impact compensation in a timely manner • Dealing with payroll adjustments relating to employee changes, new hires, terminations, and other payroll-related necessities • Managing current and previous quarter tax adjustments when necessary • Processing wage garnishments and attachments • Complying with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies, as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements • Providing support for our web-based timekeeping system • Responding to inquiries regarding payroll information and payroll taxes from employees, government entities, and others • Compiling data for annual audits and collaborating with auditors as needed • Preparing ad hoc reporting as requested by various business units and component companies • Ensuring confidentiality and care with employee, company, and HRIS/payroll information Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is required. • Experience with ADP - Financial Services is needed. • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is essential. • Proficiency in using Ceridian is a must. • Experience with Dayforce is needed. • Knowledge of 401k - RRSP Administration is required. • Familiarity with About Time is essential. • Proficiency in Accounting Functions is a must. • Experience in Auditing is needed. • Knowledge of Benefit Functions is required. 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. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. 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) .