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Payroll Specialist
<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team in Scottsdale. This is a temp-to-hire position ideal for candidates with strong payroll experience and a commitment to ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with HR and finance teams to manage payroll functions efficiently.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for employees using ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll software.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely completion of payroll functions, including handling pay discrepancies, adjustments, and corrections.</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while processing payroll.</li><li>Verify timesheets and employee work hours, ensuring accuracy before processing payroll.</li><li>Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees and management effectively and with professionalism.</li><li>Assist in maintaining payroll records by ensuring updates for new hires, changes in employee status, terminations, and other personnel activities.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate deductions, benefit updates, and tax filings.</li><li>Generate payroll reports for management, including summaries, tax details, and other required analyses.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role is required.</li><li>Proficiency with <strong>ADP Workforce Now</strong> or comparable payroll processing software is <strong>mandatory</strong>.</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy in managing sensitive payroll data.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to address payroll concerns and collaborate with team members effectively.</li><li>Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>High level of discretion and professionalism in dealing with confidential information.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for managing payroll reports and calculations.</li></ul><p><strong>Position Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Temp-to-hire:</strong> This role will start on a temporary basis and can transition into a permanent position based on performance and fit.</li><li><strong>Background Check:</strong> All candidates must pass a comprehensive background check prior to employment.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 34.00 - 39.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team in Scottsdale. This is a temp-to-hire position ideal for candidates with strong payroll experience and a commitment to ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with HR and finance teams to manage payroll functions efficiently.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for employees using ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll software.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely completion of payroll functions, including handling pay discrepancies, adjustments, and corrections.</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while processing payroll.</li><li>Verify timesheets and employee work hours, ensuring accuracy before processing payroll.</li><li>Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees and management effectively and with professionalism.</li><li>Assist in maintaining payroll records by ensuring updates for new hires, changes in employee status, terminations, and other personnel activities.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate deductions, benefit updates, and tax filings.</li><li>Generate payroll reports for management, including summaries, tax details, and other required analyses.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-08-29T20:38:54Z

Payroll Specialist Job in Scottsdale | Robert Half