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Payroll Specialist
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team on a Contract basis. In this role, you will help manage bi-weekly payroll activities in a fast-paced setting, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on time. The position is well suited for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable working with payroll systems and reporting tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer bi-weekly payroll processing while meeting established deadlines and accuracy standards.<br>• Gather employee time records, verify entries for completeness, and address issues before payroll is finalized.<br>• Examine payroll information carefully to identify inconsistencies and coordinate corrections as needed.<br>• Prepare and review payroll-related reports, including journal reports, to support accurate recordkeeping.<br>• Maintain organized payroll documentation and uphold company policies and applicable procedures.<br>• Respond to payroll and timekeeping inquiries from employees and supervisors in a clear and timely manner.<br>• Support reconciliations, audits, and other payroll administrative tasks to ensure reliable payroll operations.<br>• Use payroll platforms and related tools effectively, with Munis experience considered an advantage.
• At least 2 years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume or deadline-sensitive environment.<br>• Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll processes.<br>• Ability to review and validate timecards with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Experience producing payroll reports, including journal reports and reconciliation support.<br>• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now; experience with Tyler Technologies Munis is preferred.<br>• Knowledge of multi-state payroll practices is a plus.<br>• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.<br>• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard business applications.
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  • Riverside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team on a Contract basis. In this role, you will help manage bi-weekly payroll activities in a fast-paced setting, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on time. The position is well suited for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable working with payroll systems and reporting tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer bi-weekly payroll processing while meeting established deadlines and accuracy standards.<br>• Gather employee time records, verify entries for completeness, and address issues before payroll is finalized.<br>• Examine payroll information carefully to identify inconsistencies and coordinate corrections as needed.<br>• Prepare and review payroll-related reports, including journal reports, to support accurate recordkeeping.<br>• Maintain organized payroll documentation and uphold company policies and applicable procedures.<br>• Respond to payroll and timekeeping inquiries from employees and supervisors in a clear and timely manner.<br>• Support reconciliations, audits, and other payroll administrative tasks to ensure reliable payroll operations.<br>• Use payroll platforms and related tools effectively, with Munis experience considered an advantage.
  • 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist Job in Riverside, CA | Robert Half