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Payroll Specialist

Sunny, FL
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Temporary / Contract
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Payroll Specialist – Sunny Isles BeachLocation: Sunny Isles Beach, FL Sunny Isles Beach is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to process payroll accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with applicable payroll regulations and municipal policies. The ideal candidate will have experience with municipal or government payroll and proficiency in Tyler Munis software.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process biweekly or scheduled payroll for municipal employees.</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, hours worked, overtime, leave balances, and payroll adjustments.</li><li>Calculate and process payroll deductions, tax withholdings, benefits, and other employee payments.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information in Tyler Munis.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and year-end processing, including W-2s.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of employee payroll and personnel information.</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and other municipal departments as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Stamford, CT
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 40 USD / Hourly
Job SummaryWe are hiring a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, employee record maintenance, and payroll-related compliance activities. This role is responsible for helping ensure timely and accurate payroll while responding to employee inquiries and supporting reporting needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, and able to manage confidential information professionally.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll and review payroll data for accuracy</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and updates</li><li>Assist with timekeeping review and payroll adjustments</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to payroll</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal policies and payroll procedures</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams on payroll-related matters</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end payroll activities</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Memphis, TN
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will help manage recurring payroll activities, resolve payment-related issues, and ensure employee records are maintained with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage weekly and semi-monthly payroll activities by reviewing time, pay, and deduction data to confirm accuracy before processing deadlines. • Perform audit checks before and after payroll runs, correct routine variances, and elevate complex discrepancies that could affect compliance or timeliness. • Enter and update payroll-related changes such as direct deposit details, tax elections, deductions, employee updates, transfers, and authorized supplemental payments. • Examine timecards and payroll reports for incomplete or conflicting information and coordinate with managers, employees, Human Resources, and internal partners to secure corrections promptly. • Address day-to-day payroll inquiries with professionalism, document research and actions taken, and monitor issues through final resolution. • Support exception processing by handling off-cycle checks, reversals, voids, stop payments, and overpayment reviews in line with approval guidelines. • Maintain organized payroll files, audit documentation, and tracking records while safeguarding sensitive employee information. • Apply federal, state, local, and company payroll requirements consistently and report unusual transactions or potential compliance concerns as they arise. • Contribute to team effectiveness by participating in training, cross-functional support, workload balancing, and improvement efforts that strengthen payroll accuracy and service. • Identify repeated issues or unclear procedures and recommend practical changes that improve efficiency, consistency, and employee support.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Dallas, TX
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Permanent / Full Time
68000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (Foreign payroll experience is not required) This position plays a key role in maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, supporting reporting and reconciliations, and serving as an internal resource for payroll systems and processes. Based in Dallas, Texas, the role partners closely with payroll leadership and finance to strengthen controls, resolve issues, and improve day-to-day payroll administration. Responsibilities:• Administer complete payroll processing activities for employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.• Handle standard and non-routine payroll items such as incentive payments, commissions, separations, final pay, garnishments, deductions, and other special earnings adjustments.• Serve as the internal point of expertise for payroll system administration, including configuration support, workflow maintenance, tax setup, reporting, and connected system functions.• Review payroll output for accuracy, research exceptions, and help maintain approval procedures, internal controls, and audit preparedness.• Maintain payroll schedules, support funding coordination, complete reconciliations, and generate payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders.• Work in close partnership with Finance to support payroll accounting needs and ensure alignment between payroll activity and financial records.• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including withholding obligations and jurisdiction-specific regulations across multiple states.• Assist with filings, payments, registrations, year-end activities, and ongoing administration related to unemployment, disability, and other payroll tax programs.• Monitor changing payroll legislation affecting multi-state and remote employees, and help address compliance risks through process improvements and corrective actions.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Arlington Heights, IL
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a team in Arlington Heights, Illinois in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports payroll operations for a mid-sized employee population while also contributing to accounting and administrative activities on a part-time schedule of approximately 24 hours per week. Responsibilities:• Manage biweekly payroll processing for roughly 100 employees, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.• Alternate between payroll-focused duties and accounting support based on a rotating weekly workflow.• Examine time records, resolve discrepancies, and enter off-cycle or manual payroll updates when needed.• Prepare and maintain payroll documentation, accrual tracking, and reporting records for internal use and compliance purposes.• Handle accounts payable tasks by entering invoices, organizing payment records, and keeping vendor information current.• Support accounts receivable activities by assisting with deposits, billing, collections follow-up, and monitoring outstanding balances for leadership review.• Complete high-volume data entry and provide general administrative assistance to the finance and office teams as priorities shift.• Uphold financial procedures, protect confidential employee and company information, and contribute clerical support such as filing, report preparation, and document handling.• Participate in onsite training during the onboarding period and adapt to evolving responsibilities as the position expands over time.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Riverside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
42.75 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Riverside, California on a Contract basis. This position supports accurate bi-weekly payroll operations in a fast-moving environment and plays a key role in reviewing time and pay information before processing. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid payroll systems knowledge, and the ability to communicate clearly with employees and managers while meeting deadlines. Responsibilities: • Manage bi-weekly payroll processing from initial review through final submission, ensuring deadlines are consistently met. • Gather employee time records, check entries for completeness, and verify hours and pay-related details before payroll is finalized. • Examine payroll information for errors or inconsistencies and work with appropriate parties to correct issues in advance of processing. • Prepare and analyze journal reports and other payroll documentation to support accurate recordkeeping and reporting. • Maintain organized payroll files and help ensure payroll activities align with company policies and established procedures. • Respond to questions from employees and supervisors regarding timekeeping, payroll calculations, and related concerns. • Support reconciliations, record updates, and additional payroll administration tasks as business needs require. • Use payroll platforms effectively, including Tyler Technologies Munis when applicable, to complete payroll-related activities efficiently.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Murray, UT
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in Murray, Utah. This position is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding payroll-related questions. <ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll deductions</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee information within payroll systems</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Process garnishments, wage assignments, and other payroll adjustments</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related activities with Human Resources and Accounting teams</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end processes</li></ul>
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

La Jolla, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage payroll processing with accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees on a regular schedule.</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll deductions.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy in the payroll system.</li><li>Handle payroll adjustments, garnishments, bonuses, and other special payments.</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll procedures.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support month-end and year-end payroll activities.</li><li>Assist with tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and payroll compliance requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with human resources and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee and compensation data.</li><li>Support audits and maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Kent, WA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor regulations. This contract role is ideal for payroll professionals.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for employees.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Tacoma, WA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor regulations. This contract role is ideal for payroll professionals.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for employees.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 36 USD / Hourly
A professional firm in West LA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a long-term contract to provide day-to-day payroll processing support during a major implementation project. This is a hands-on interim opportunity for a payroll professional who can step in quickly and manage daily payroll operations with accuracy, urgency, and attention to compliance. This role supports payroll operations for approximately 1,500 employees across both hourly and salaried populations in a complex, multi-location environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with multi-state payroll processing, high-volume payroll operations, and enterprise systems. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport day-to-day payroll operations and processing activities for a multi-location employee base. Respond to and manage payroll-related casework through ServiceNow, escalating issues as needed.Review incoming ad hoc payroll requests and route them appropriately for payroll processing. Prepare EIBs for payroll processing based on approved requests. Set up payroll for new hires, including confirming address, tax setup, and banking details, and following up directly with employees when needed. Coordinate with benefits partners to obtain retroactive benefits support when required. Manage payroll-related to-do items connected to leave of absence (LOA/RLOA) processes. Escalate urgent payroll change notices, including releases, terminations, and off-cycle bonus items. Perform payroll account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies related to cash and tax reporting. Complete daily payroll-to-bank cash and tax collection reconciliations. Follow up with employees regarding NOC/ACH returns and updated banking information. Process payroll with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, garnishments, and core payroll administration. Partner with payroll leadership to maintain continuity while the internal team supports a broader implementation initiative. Required Qualifications4–7 years of payroll experience, or equivalent hands-on payroll operations background. Strong experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll. Experience supporting payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. Hands-on experience with Workday is required.Familiarity with EIB processing and ServiceNow case management. Experience with payroll reconciliations, discrepancy investigation, and payroll support tasks. Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite role in West LA, Monday - Friday 8-5PM. Pay is based on experience, between $30-36/hr.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Bensalem, PA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Our client in Bensalem, PA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing team. This role will be responsible for the full-cycle processing of payroll for approximately 80 employees, with a strong focus on union payroll, compliance reporting, and contractor workforce management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the payroll function and wants to grow with an organization. Exposure to HR functions is highly preferred, as the company is expanding and additional HR responsibilities may be added over time. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for approximately 80 employees using ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Manage union payroll requirements, including dues, rates, and contract compliance</li><li>Prepare and submit weekly payroll and labor reports to five different agencies</li><li>Coordinate payroll information with site contractors and project teams</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union regulations</li><li>Audit payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, and benefit contributions</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with onboarding paperwork and employee record maintenance</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and related reporting</li><li>Collaborate with leadership on payroll reporting, workforce tracking, and compliance needs</li><li>Assist with HR-related functions as needed, including onboarding, employee relations support, benefits administration, and personnel documentation</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Caldwell, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
A busy company in the Caldwell area is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing organization. This Payroll Specialist will get the chance to join a team that offers career growth, a flexible work schedule, and the ability to collaborate with an experienced team. The ideal Payroll Specialist will have strong technical payroll expertise with analytical skills to support compensation practices and have payroll processing experience utilizing Workday. Other responsibilities of this Payroll Specialist will include but not be limited to: Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process multi-state payroll on a weekly/bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefit contributions.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and tax filings.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and year-end processing.</li><li>Manage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Partner with Finance to ensure data accuracy and proper internal controls.</li><li>Administer salary structures, job classifications, and pay grades.</li><li>Conduct market research and benchmarking to support competitive compensation strategies.</li><li>Assist with annual merit cycles, bonus programs, and incentive plan administration.</li><li>Prepare compensation analysis reports for leadership.</li><li>Support job evaluations and internal equity assessments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws and pay transparency requirements.</li><li>Maintain compensation documentation and audit-ready records.</li></ul>This Payroll Specialist position is paying between $100,000 and $120,000 annually depending on experience. If interested in this Payroll Specialist role, apply today
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Willingboro, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Willingboro, New Jersey. In this role, you will handle payroll processing for a high volume of employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations and company policies. This position also involves assisting with administrative tasks, reconciling benefit deductions, and maintaining employee records. Responsibilities: • Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval. • Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings. • Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate. • Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements. • Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed. • Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation. • Review and process benefit invoices for payment. • Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries. • Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Newburgh, NY
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 40 USD / Hourly
Our client, an established retail company, is seeking a Contract Payroll Specialist to join its payroll team. This position will support payroll operations across multiple retail locations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment regulations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for hourly, salaried, and part-time employees.</li><li>Audit timecards and attendance records.</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of overtime, holiday pay, commissions, and incentive pay.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and compliance reporting.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related accounts and deductions.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files and confidential records.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner.</li><li>Assist with onboarding payroll setup and employee status changes.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end payroll reporting.</li><li>Participate in payroll audits and process improvements.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Poughkeepsie, NY
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 40 USD / Hourly
About the RoleAn expanding retail organization is seeking a Contract Senior Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a large employee population. This role will handle complex payroll functions, assist with payroll compliance, and serve as a key resource for payroll reporting and process improvements. The ideal candidate has experience managing high-volume payroll in a retail or consumer-facing environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for a large multi-state employee population.</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Manage payroll adjustments, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related journal entries.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end processing.</li><li>Partner with HR regarding employee status changes and benefits administration.</li><li>Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws.</li><li>Prepare payroll analysis and management reporting.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Identify and implement payroll process improvements.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mclean, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
Part-Time Payroll Specialist - Tysons Corner, VA$29-$36/HR Our client is a growing real estate company in Tysons Corner, VA and is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Specialist to manage the semi-monthly payroll process for approximately 300 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and supporting employee payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and experience with manual payroll data entry. <ul><li>Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Review, verify, and manually enter payroll data including hours worked, pay adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation changes.</li><li>Audit timesheets, payroll registers, and payroll reports for accuracy prior to processing.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit information, and tax withholding elections.</li><li>Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, tax withholdings, earnings statements, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations and assist with required payroll reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and audits.</li><li>Support benefit and retirement plan audits, including 401(k) and workers' compensation reporting.</li><li>Generate payroll-related reports for management and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

North Charleston, SC
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Temporary to Hire
25.65 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a government organization in North Charleston, South Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone with strong payroll and accounting experience who can manage bi-weekly payroll activities, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role works closely with finance and human resources to resolve payroll, benefits, and timekeeping matters while contributing to broader accounting operations and reporting. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with payroll laws, tax requirements, and established policies. • Enter and review payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related financial data within the accounting system to maintain complete and accurate records. • Prepare payroll-related journal entries, account adjustments, and supporting documentation for the general ledger. • Reconcile payroll balances, cash activity, liability accounts, salary accounts, reimbursements, and other finance-related records as needed. • Research and resolve discrepancies involving payroll, employee timekeeping, benefits deductions, and related financial transactions. • Partner with Human Resources and Finance leadership to address employee payroll concerns and improve the accuracy of payroll and benefits administration. • Produce recurring and ad hoc reports for payroll, commissions, invoices, deposits, and financial activity for management and external agencies. • Maintain charts of accounts, payroll files, quarterly reporting records, retirement documentation, and other required fiscal records. • Use systems such as Paylocity and NetSuite to support payroll processing, financial reporting, account analysis, and record maintenance. • Support audits and uphold sound accounting controls by reviewing transactions for proper coding, classification, and compliance with government accounting standards.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Roselle, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist in Union County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for payroll processing, timekeeping, garnishments, and more! If you have 3+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist and are looking to grow your career, this might be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities:• Process payroll from start to finish, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and within established deadlines.• Manage and resolve payroll discrepancies, including garnishments and adjustments.• Utilize timekeeping systems to track employee attendance and hours.• Assist with leave of absence administration and ensure compliance with company policies.• Leverage advanced Excel skills to analyze payroll data and prepare reports.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Okemos, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
27 - 31 USD / Hourly
Location: Okemos, MI - On-siteStarting pay: Up to $31/hour Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage their complex payroll for a mid-sized workforce in Okemos, Michigan. This position plays an important role in maintaining payroll records, applying multi-state pay rules, and supporting a smooth employee payment experience. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and hands-on experience handling the full payroll cycle. Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 100 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion each pay period.• Administer multi-state payroll transactions while applying relevant wage, tax, and deduction requirements across jurisdictions.• Maintain payroll data, review timesheets and earnings entries, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.• Verify employee pay changes, including new hires, status updates, deductions, and other compensation-related adjustments.• Reconcile payroll records and support reporting needs by preparing payroll summaries and related documentation.• Respond to employee and internal payroll questions with professionalism, clarity, and discretion.• Partner with internal teams to help maintain compliant payroll practices and support any payroll-related process updates when needed. For immediate consideration email your resume to rochelle.carrasco@roberthalf com
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Brighton, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy organization in Brighton, Michigan. This role is responsible for managing payroll details with precision, maintaining compliance with wage and tax requirements, and partnering with accounting, operations, and HR to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with care while meeting recurring deadlines. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll processing and any supplemental payroll runs, confirming time worked, pay calculations, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and other adjustments before final submission. • Gather and validate paper and electronic time records from field and office teams, following up with supervisors and project leadership to resolve missing or inconsistent entries. • Assign payroll hours and related labor expenses correctly across employees, jobs, departments, cost codes, and direct or indirect accounts to support accurate reporting. • Maintain union-related payroll information, including wage classifications, negotiated rates, fringe amounts, and required remittance documentation, while ensuring alignment with payroll records. • Prepare certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation for qualifying projects, including support for classification details and fringe benefit reporting. • Update and safeguard employee payroll data such as tax elections, direct deposit details, garnishments, benefit deductions, and approved compensation changes. • Reconcile payroll registers, labor allocations, benefit withholdings, and general ledger activity, researching and correcting exceptions in a timely manner. • Support payroll tax coordination, quarter-end and year-end balancing, W-2 preparation, agency correspondence, and employee status changes in collaboration with HR, the Controller, and external payroll partners. • Respond to employee payroll questions professionally, maintain confidentiality, and produce recurring payroll, overtime, labor cost, and audit support reports as needed.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

St. Paul, MN
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Temporary / Contract
25.6 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a large organization to look for a Payroll Specialist to join their team in St. Paul. Under the general direction of the Payroll Processing Manager, performs payroll administration for all monthly, semimonthly, hourly, and supplemental payrolls. The position will be responsible for maintaining employee pay records, preparation for payroll runs, and creates payroll reports; analyzes complex payroll and benefits issues/errors, proposes solutions to address customer needs; acts as a functional expert. Responsibilities will include: - Processes monthly, semi-monthly, hourly, and supplemental payroll in UKG- Maintains employee pay data, records pay data changes from source documents and interprets University policies and procedures, and State and Federal regulations affecting payroll procedures- Reports data; reviews and ensures accurate computation of pay, conducts appropriate audits to ensure data integrity and compliance, and coordinates with internal departments as appropriate to resolve discrepancies- Responsible for auditing monthly and supplemental payroll reports, and resolutions of complex payroll issues to ensure that accurate data is reflected in the employee database and payments of salary and wages are made in an accurate and timely manner- Provides customer service across the four institutions; analyzes and recommends solutions to address customer issues related to payroll- Represents the organization by utilizing effective communication and customer service skills to serve customers and provide information and updates on changes and processes; provides helpful information and anticipates needs of organization to keep customers up to date and help them utilize the system- Analyze error reports for payroll calculation (monthly, semi-monthly, hourly, and supplemental)- Conduct retroactive adjustments for salary/wages, deductions (general and or benefits) or overpayments- Process vacation lump sum payments *Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Houston, TX
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Temporary / Contract
27.55 - 31.9 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support an established payroll team during two upcoming maternity leaves. This position will provide coverage through February 2027, with the potential for a longer-term opportunity depending on business needs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational payroll experience who is looking to expand their exposure to weekly, in-house, multi-state payroll processing. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support weekly in-house payroll processing with Thursday pay dates</li><li>Review timecards and follow up on missing or incomplete approvals</li><li>Assist with payroll data entry, audits, and payroll-related adjustments</li><li>Research and resolve payroll tickets and employee inquiries</li><li>Support off-cycle payrolls, including time-sensitive termination payments</li><li>Sort, track, and assist with payroll tax notices and related documentation</li><li>Gradually assume payroll processing responsibilities for assigned multi-state business units</li><li>Identify payroll discrepancies and proactively communicate issues to the appropriate team members</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and support compliance across multiple states</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, MN
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team. This individual will be responsible for processing employee payroll, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and providing timely resolution of payroll-related issues.The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, enjoys working with numbers, and can maintain accurate payroll records while handling sensitive employee information with a high level of confidentiality.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on time.</li><li>Review employee timesheets, attendance records, and payroll-related documentation for accuracy.</li><li>Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.</li><li>Process payroll deductions, garnishments, benefit withholdings, and direct deposits.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure data integrity.</li><li>Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and investigate payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support accounting with payroll-related journal entries.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll policies.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings, year-end processing, and W-2 preparation.</li><li>Support month-end close activities and payroll account reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested payroll documentation.</li><li>Recommend process improvements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Otsego, MN
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Otsego, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is confident managing payroll activities from start to finish, maintaining compliance, and handling employee pay records with care. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment with sensitive information, and hands-on experience processing payroll for a mid-sized workforce. Responsibilities:• Process payroll from initial data review through final submission, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.• Maintain payroll records by verifying hours, earnings, deductions, and other pay-related information for accuracy.• Administer garnishments, withholdings, and other required adjustments in accordance with applicable guidelines.• Review payroll changes such as new hires, status updates, and compensation adjustments before each pay cycle.• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working closely with internal contacts and supporting documentation.• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and recordkeeping needs.• Help support payroll-related administrative tasks, including updates tied to process or system changes when needed.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

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