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Payroll Specialist

Kent, WA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.00 - 30.00 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>
2026-10-30T23:38:44Z

Payroll Specialist

Chesapeake, VA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Chesapeake, Virginia on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on managing end-to-end weekly payroll for a workforce of more than 100 employees while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, attention to detail, and confidence working with timekeeping and payroll systems in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process complete weekly payroll for a workforce of 100+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment each cycle. • Review employee time records for completeness and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized. • Maintain payroll-related records and verify earnings, deductions, and benefit withholdings are entered correctly. • Administer benefit-related payroll entries and confirm applicable deductions are reflected accurately in each pay period. • Use UKG Ready to manage payroll data, support timekeeping review, and assist with payroll processing activities. • Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and help resolve employee pay issues efficiently.
2026-11-11T19:53:45Z

Payroll Specialist

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Upgrade your sweater weather season with a role that pays more, and respects your work-life balance. Key Responsibilities: o Process payroll for nine entities within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.o Review and validate timekeeping, earnings, deductions, benefits, and adjustments prior to final submission.o Maintain payroll records and support payroll onboarding/offboarding activities.o Reconcile the payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger for all entities. o Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.o Investigate and resolve discrepancies in partnership with the Accounting/Finance team.o Remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes accurately and on schedule.o Prepare and submit government reporting and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.o Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.o Set up payroll in new states, if required.o Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements, including W-2s and other payroll-related filings.o Prepare annual W-2 reconciliations for tax workpapers.o Generate customized payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership as needed.o Maximize functionality and efficiency within ADP Workforce Now.o Identify opportunities for process enhancements that improve payroll accuracy, controls, and operating efficiency.o Administer Concur and ensure efficient processing of employee reimbursements.o Support audits and special projects as needed.
2026-10-28T16:38:46Z

Payroll Specialist

Tempe, AZ
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.70 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Tempe, Arizona. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment and can manage complex payroll activities across multiple states with precision. The role requires strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll processing, compliance standards, and ADP Workforce Now to help ensure a smooth and dependable payroll function. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines. • Administer payroll activities for employees working across multiple states, ensuring proper application of tax withholdings and jurisdictional requirements. • Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, and validate payroll data, including earnings, deductions, adjustments, and time-related updates. • Audit payroll records and resolve discrepancies by researching issues, correcting data, and coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed. • Ensure payroll transactions comply with company policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation to assist with recordkeeping, reconciliation, and management review. • Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and attentive manner, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and related matters.
2026-11-12T16:28:42Z

Payroll Specialist

West Newton, MA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24.54 - 28.41 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a school-based organization in West Newton, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is fully onsite and offers a part-time schedule with flexibility across Monday through Wednesday, beginning with reduced training hours before expanding to a 16-hour workweek. The person in this role will help ensure timely, accurate payroll operations while partnering closely with HR and Finance to maintain reliable employee records and reporting. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on time. • Record payroll-related journal entries and perform account reconciliations to support clean financial reporting. • Manage payroll administration for employees working on both 12-month and 10-month schedules, applying the correct pay cycles and earnings treatment. • Administer state Paid Medical Leave tracking and related payroll coordination in accordance with Massachusetts program requirements. • Review payroll information for inconsistencies, research variances, and resolve employee pay issues promptly. • Work closely with Human Resources and Finance to keep employee data current and support dependable payroll reporting. • Maintain adherence to internal payroll practices as well as applicable state requirements and compliance standards. • Support payroll audits, routine reporting needs, and year-end payroll activities to ensure complete and accurate documentation.
2026-11-11T14:58:17Z

Payroll Specialist

Bensalem, PA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a growing construction organization in Pennsylvania. This position will take ownership of weekly payroll operations for an employee population of approximately 80, with particular attention to union payroll administration, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance. The role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and enjoys managing payroll from start to finish while contributing to broader employee support activities as the company expands. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for approximately 80 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution. • Oversee union payroll activities, including dues calculations, contract-based wage rates, benefit contributions, and adherence to labor agreement requirements. • Compile and submit payroll-related compliance and certified reporting to applicable agencies on a recurring basis. • Partner with contractors, project personnel, and internal leaders to gather, verify, and communicate payroll data. • Audit time records, earnings, deductions, and manual adjustments to maintain payroll accuracy and resolve variances before processing. • Maintain organized employee payroll records and uphold compliance with federal, state, local, and union-related regulations. • Research employee payroll questions, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrections when needed. • Assist with onboarding documentation, payroll record maintenance, year-end processing, and W-2 preparation. • Prepare payroll and workforce reports that support leadership visibility into labor tracking and compliance needs. • Provide supplemental HR assistance in areas such as benefits administration and employee documentation as business needs evolve.
2026-10-23T17:13:44Z

Payroll Specialist

Canton, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a large manufacturing workforce in Canton, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll activities for approximately 1,500 employees, including union and non-union populations across hourly and salaried pay groups. The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in multi-state payroll processing, and the ability to work effectively with bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll schedules. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely pay for hourly and salaried team members. • Administer payroll for union and non-union employee groups while applying contract terms, payroll rules, and company policies correctly. • Manage multi-state payroll activities and verify compliance with applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements. • Review timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to resolve discrepancies before payroll submission. • Coordinate bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll runs and perform audits to maintain payroll accuracy and data integrity. • Use payroll and timekeeping systems such as UKG Ready, Kronos, and SAP to maintain employee payroll records and support payroll processing. • Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll data, and assist with inquiries from employees, managers, and internal stakeholders. • Support payroll-related system updates or process changes as needed while helping maintain continuity in day-to-day payroll operations.
2026-10-26T13:38:43Z

Payroll Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
35.00 - 42.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a part-time experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and precision. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working with ADP Workforce Now and handling complex payroll activities in a fast-paced environment. This role is expected to work 15 hours per week. Responsibilities:• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy from data review through final distribution.• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying relevant wage, tax, and compliance requirements.• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information.• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll data for regular and off-cycle payments.• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders.• Review timekeeping and related payroll inputs to confirm completeness and alignment with company policies.• Prepare payroll reports, audit findings, and supporting documentation for leadership, finance, and compliance needs.
2026-11-07T00:38:41Z

Payroll Specialist

Brighton, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 65000.00 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.
2026-10-28T14:18:45Z

Payroll Specialist

Palatine, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:· Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.· Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime· Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.· Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting· Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams· Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues· Maintain employee payroll files
2026-11-09T16:18:44Z

Payroll Specialist

New York, NY
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.66 - 36.66 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a large food service organization in New York. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll administration across multiple pay groups and jurisdictions, using Workday Payroll and Microsoft Excel to ensure timely and compliant processing. Responsibilities: • Manage complete payroll processing for large employee populations, including both hourly and salaried staff across weekly and bi-weekly pay cycles. • Review employee time records and approved timesheets to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance before each payroll run. • Process multi-state payroll transactions while applying applicable wage, tax, and deduction requirements across jurisdictions. • Use Workday Payroll to execute payroll activities, maintain records, and resolve processing issues efficiently. • Analyze payroll data in Microsoft Excel to reconcile discrepancies, validate calculations, and support reporting needs. • Investigate and correct payroll variances, including missing hours, pay adjustments, and deduction concerns, in a timely manner. • Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll-related questions and ensure deadlines are met in a high-volume private company setting. • Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support audit readiness through organized recordkeeping and process adherence.
2026-10-20T16:18:43Z

Payroll Specialist

Memphis, TN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
52000.00 - 62000.00 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.
2026-10-19T14:23:45Z

Payroll Specialist

Durham, NC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce based in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll activities, help maintain timekeeping and retirement contribution records, and provide dependable support during a period of operational change. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll experience, confidence working with payroll platforms, and a careful approach to compliance and employee data management. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for employees while ensuring pay is issued accurately and on schedule. • Administer payroll for employees working across multiple states and apply appropriate wage and tax requirements. • Maintain and update timekeeping records, reviewing entries for accuracy and resolving discrepancies before payroll submission. • Support administration of 403(b) contribution records and ensure deductions are reflected correctly in payroll processing. • Use ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems to enter, validate, and manage employee payroll information. • Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to answer payroll-related questions and address issues in a timely manner. • Assist with payroll system updates and operational changes, including support for transitions involving timekeeping or payroll platforms. • Help maintain payroll-related information presented on internal or employee-facing resources such as websites or portals.
2026-10-27T22:48:45Z

Payroll Specialist

Lawrence, KS
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-entity, multi-state workforce in Lawrence, Kansas. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and site leadership to maintain payroll records, support compliance obligations, and ensure employees are paid correctly each cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll systems experience, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to manage reporting, tax administration, and deduction activity in a fast-paced environment. This is a newly created role with a GROWING company and a phenomenal team! Reach out and apply today! Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities and states, including regular payroll runs, imported hours, special earnings, deductions, incentive payments, and off-cycle checks.• Review timekeeping records each pay period, coordinate with supervisors on missed punches or approval issues, and resolve exceptions before payroll is finalized.• Maintain paid time off and leave accrual structures in the payroll system and verify that employee balances remain accurate and up to date.• Oversee the payroll schedule by communicating key deadlines, cutoffs, and submission requirements to managers and operating locations.• Manage payroll system configuration such as earnings codes, deduction settings, job classifications, and entity-level setup while contributing to process enhancements.• Support payroll onboarding for newly acquired businesses by organizing employee data conversion, tax setup, deduction mapping, and parallel payroll validation.• Handle payroll tax administration by establishing state and local accounts, monitoring rates, reconciling filings, and responding to agency inquiries or notices.• Process garnishments, child support withholdings, and tax levies in accordance with applicable laws, while coordinating required communication with employees and agencies.• Prepare payroll-related reports for Finance and HR, including journal entry support, labor allocation details, accrual documentation, year-end reporting, compliance filings, and audit requests.• Reconcile benefit deductions and carrier invoices, assist with open enrollment updates, and process retirement plan contribution remittances accurately and on time.
2026-10-23T20:13:44Z

Payroll Specialist

Willingboro, NJ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000.00 - 93000.00 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.
2026-11-09T20:43:45Z

Payroll Specialist

Akron, OH
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24.00 - 24.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support biweekly payroll operations for a large employee population in Akron, Ohio. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage high-volume time entry, verify payroll accuracy, and assist with basic accounts receivable tasks. The role offers an opportunity to work in a structured weekday schedule while ensuring timely and precise payroll processing. Responsibilities: • Enter and maintain time records for more than 400 employees to support accurate biweekly payroll processing. • Complete full timesheet input for a designated group of employees while reviewing remaining records for discrepancies, missing details, and approval accuracy. • Audit payroll-related data in the timekeeping system to identify and resolve entry errors before payroll is finalized. • Process biweekly payroll activities in accordance with established deadlines and internal procedures. • Use Excel to organize payroll information, review supporting data, and assist with routine reporting needs. • Provide support for basic accounts receivable activities, including handling straightforward billing or payment-related updates. • Work closely with the payroll team during the training period and independently manage assigned duties during scheduled coverage periods. • Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality when handling employee payroll and financial information.
2026-10-27T20:44:09Z

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, MN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will manage payroll activities for a workforce of more than 100 employees across U.S. and international operations while also providing administrative support to key human resources programs. This position is ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, confidentiality, and service as they support payroll processing, employee lifecycle tasks, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR coordination. Responsibilities:• Administer bi-monthly payroll for U.S. employees and coordinate with an external provider to ensure accurate pay processing for staff.• Maintain employee payroll data, including compensation updates, deductions, garnishments, benefit elections, new employee entries, and employer contributions to support compliant and accurate payroll records.• Research payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for internal review and recordkeeping.• Support employee onboarding and separation activities by handling documentation, updating systems, verifying employment details, and establishing payroll records.• Assist with HR compliance activities and audits related to retirement plans, workers' compensation, and other required reporting.• Oversee benefit-related vendor administration for medical, dental, vision, and life plans, including invoice review and reconciliation as needed.• Provide administrative support for recruiting and internal operations by helping post openings, coordinate interviews, arrange meetings, prepare non-disclosure agreements, and assist with employee events and service award tracking.• Contribute to annual benefits enrollment activities by helping organize materials, answer routine questions, and support process coordination. This is an onsite role, with onsite parking available. 4+ years of full cycle payroll processing in ADP is required. Beginning pay for this opportunity is $60-75k, depending upon qualifications. Benefits are offered including health, dental, 401k, and PTO. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly for consideration.
2026-10-30T13:48:43Z

Payroll Specialist

Mount Vernon, WA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Mount Vernon, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance, and resolving payroll issues in a high-volume environment. The role calls for strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll tax reporting, and the ability to work effectively with payroll records, audits, and employee inquiries. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 3,000 employees while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. • Prepare and review payroll documents such as wage statements, tax filings, and related records to support compliant payroll operations. • Administer employee garnishments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable requirements. • Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and correct errors to maintain accurate employee compensation records. • Support payroll audits by gathering documentation, validating transactions, and responding to internal or external review requests. • Complete and review quarterly payroll tax reporting, including Form 941, to help ensure regulatory compliance. • Generate and distribute year-end payroll records, including W-2 forms, with careful attention to accuracy and timing. • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and track payroll-related trends or exceptions.
2026-11-04T19:54:10Z

Payroll Specialist

Woodridge, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a services organization in Woodridge, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position supports complex, high-volume weekly payroll operations for a large construction workforce and plays a critical role in keeping employee pay accurate, timely, and compliant across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong union payroll expertise, construction industry knowledge, and the ability to manage detailed reporting, new employee setup, and payroll exceptions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee weekly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, including a substantial population of union-based construction staff.• Administer multi-state payroll activities for employees working in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Tennessee while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax requirements.• Coordinate payroll administration for 47 unions, ensuring accurate handling of dues, fringe contributions, deductions, pay rates, and related obligations.• Prepare, review, and submit union reports within required deadlines, with close attention to accuracy and contractual requirements.• Enter and maintain new employee payroll records each week, confirming proper setup for pay rates, classifications, union details, and deductions.• Audit payroll data to verify the accuracy of employee records and resolve discrepancies affecting pay, union coding, or withholding.• Apply company policies, collective bargaining terms, and federal, state, and local regulations throughout payroll processing activities.• Support year-end payroll closeout by assisting with W-2 preparation, reconciliations, and other required reporting tasks.• Use Spectrum software and Microsoft Excel to process payroll, generate reports, and monitor payroll-related data efficiently. The salary range for this position is $30 to $36/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-11-06T21:33:46Z

Payroll Specialist

Fairfield, NJ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a fast-paced organization. This is an onsite contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately and respond effectively to employee and manager questions. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll processing, timekeeping review, reporting, and compliance support while maintaining a high standard of confidentiality and precision. Responsibilities: • Manage biweekly and semi-monthly payroll activities from initial review through final processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Investigate timekeeping discrepancies and coordinate with employees and supervisors to secure complete and approved records before payroll deadlines. • Review employee payroll and timekeeping profiles for new team members to confirm proper system setup and accurate pay-related information. • Provide day-to-day support to staff and managers on payroll procedures, tax-related questions, and use of payroll and timekeeping systems. • Conduct payroll validation checks and audits before and after processing to identify issues, correct errors, and reduce processing risk. • Prepare and distribute payroll, benefits, and reconciliation reports as needed to support operational and management requirements. • Process supplemental earnings such as commissions and bonuses, along with wage garnishments and federal tax levies, in a timely and compliant manner. • Support year-end payroll activities, including assistance with tax form preparation, audit documentation, and resolution of payroll-related inquiries from management.
2026-11-03T16:18:39Z

Payroll Specialist

Bend, OR
remote
Temporary / Contract
30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a public-sector organization in Bend, Oregon through a Contract assignment. This role will focus on accurate payroll administration for a large employee population, with particular attention to overtime calculations and year-end W-2 reporting for nonexempt staff. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in complex governmental payroll environments and can establish reliable processes that ensure compliance across multiple pay scenarios, including union-related rules. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing. • Develop and implement a practical method for capturing overtime for salaried nonexempt employees so year-end W-2 reporting is completed correctly. • Review payroll data for 600 to 700 nonexempt employees and verify that overtime earnings are calculated and recorded in accordance with applicable regulations. • Support payroll administration involving guaranteed overtime arrangements and validate pay treatment for designated employee groups. • Apply union payroll rules across seven bargaining units and help maintain compliance with negotiated wage and overtime provisions. • Use Tyler Munis to audit payroll records, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate employee pay information. • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, clarify reporting requirements, and keep payroll operations running smoothly during staffing gaps. • Analyze payroll exceptions and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and year-end reporting readiness.
2026-11-10T20:28:44Z

Payroll Administrator

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. Key Responsibilities The Payroll Administrator is responsible for assisting the Payroll Operations Manager with all aspects of payroll for First Trust Portfolios and their domestic and international affiliates. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.</li><li>Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime</li><li>Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.</li><li>Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting</li><li>Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams</li><li>Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain employee payroll files</li></ul>
2026-10-29T17:08:43Z

Payroll Specialist

Las Vegas, NV
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction company in Las Vegas, Nevada. This position focuses on managing union payroll with accuracy, maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions (NV, UT, ID & CA), and supporting related reporting obligations. The role also contributes to accounting and project administration tasks after core payroll work is completed. Responsibilities:• Process weekly payroll for union employees within a construction environment, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.• Prepare and submit certified payroll records and prevailing wage documentation in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.• Complete monthly union fringe benefit reporting and verify contributions are recorded correctly.• Monitor payroll practices for compliance with multi-state wage, tax, and labor regulations.• Coordinate payroll activities involving Laborers, Cement Masons, and Carpenters unions while maintaining proper documentation.• Review garnishments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments to ensure they are applied correctly.• Support accounting and project management administrative work during periods outside of payroll processing.• Use payroll and reporting systems such as Deltek ComputerEase, LCPtracker, eComply, and Excel to maintain records and prepare required submissions.
2026-10-28T22:48:44Z

Payroll Specialist

St Marys City, MD
onsite
Temporary to Hire
31.83 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for a higher education environment in Maryland. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can balance precision, confidentiality, and strong collaboration while managing payroll activities for a diverse employee population. The role works closely with human resources leadership to maintain compliant payroll practices, support reporting needs, and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multiple employee groups, ensuring accurate calculations, timely submission, and adherence to applicable policies and regulations. • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation for permanent, contingent, and student employees, keeping files organized, current, and audit-ready. • Coordinate salary updates, stipends, contract pay changes, promotions, and other compensation adjustments with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. • Manage year-end payroll activities and prepare required information for audits, serving as a key point of contact for external and legislative reviewers. • Update and maintain employee data within payroll and HR systems, ensuring information integrity across contracts, status changes, and personnel actions. • Partner with HR leadership to support policy administration, employee training needs, and feedback processes that improve workforce operations. • Act as a liaison with central payroll and budget-related agencies to resolve payroll issues, submit required transactions, and support compensation administration. • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and compliance-related personnel and payroll reporting. • Support payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities, and assist employees with questions related to pay, timekeeping, and attendance. • Serve in designated compliance and employee-relations support functions, including campus security authority responsibilities and backup participation in unemployment hearings when needed.
2026-10-27T19:23:44Z

Senior Payroll Specialist

Memphis, TN
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a service-focused organization in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will oversee complex payroll activities with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and responsive internal support. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of full-cycle, multi-state payroll and can confidently manage exceptions, audits, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage assigned weekly and semi-monthly payrolls from initial data review through final approval, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Conduct detailed audits and reconciliations involving time records, pay components, deductions, taxes, commissions, and payroll balancing totals before and after processing. • Investigate complicated payroll issues, determine appropriate corrections, and escalate high-risk concerns when needed to protect compliance and accuracy. • Handle non-routine payroll transactions such as off-cycle payments, manual checks, reversals, voids, overpayment recovery, final pay, and other special payment situations. • Serve as a trusted resource for employees and internal partners by providing clear payroll guidance while safeguarding sensitive information. • Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations, along with company policies and approval standards, to resolve complex pay scenarios. • Support team effectiveness by assisting less experienced payroll staff with troubleshooting, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day guidance. • Contribute to payroll accounting and compliance activities by preparing reconciliations, assisting with tax and garnishment matters, and supporting quarter-end and year-end tasks. • Identify patterns in payroll errors or service issues and recommend practical enhancements to workflows, controls, reporting, training, or system setup. • Participate in payroll-related projects, including testing and integration efforts, while documenting outcomes, risks, and required follow-up actions.
2026-10-19T14:23:45Z

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