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- Murray, UT
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 24 - 27 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><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
- Mount Vernon, WA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 33.25 - 38.5 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 3,000 employees while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.<br>• Prepare and review payroll documents such as wage statements, tax filings, and related records to support compliant payroll operations.<br>• Administer employee garnishments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable requirements.<br>• Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and correct errors to maintain accurate employee compensation records.<br>• Support payroll audits by gathering documentation, validating transactions, and responding to internal or external review requests.<br>• Complete and review quarterly payroll tax reporting, including Form 941, to help ensure regulatory compliance.<br>• Generate and distribute year-end payroll records, including W-2 forms, with careful attention to accuracy and timing.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and track payroll-related trends or exceptions.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- San Francisco, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in California. This role is ideal for someone who is organized and confident handling end-to-end payroll activities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will help maintain compliance, resolve payroll issues, and support employees with care.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll, including payroll adjustments, deductions, direct deposits, PTO approvals, W-4 updates, meal break waivers, and manual checks.</li><li>Prepare and submit union benefit payments and maintain accurate payroll records.</li><li>Review, organize, and validate labor reports and payroll documentation to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.</li><li>Administer wage garnishments and employee payroll-related communications with government agencies.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain payroll audit procedures to ensure data accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Generate payroll reports for Accounting, department leaders, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Analyze, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and payroll information.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and field locations to support payroll operations and business objectives.</li><li>Support company policies, compliance requirements, and training initiatives.</li><li>Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by management.</li><li>Represent the company professionally and support organizational and marketing initiatives.</li><li>Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining strong attendance and reliability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 30 - 36 USD / Hourly
- <p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Support day-to-day payroll operations and processing activities for a multi-location employee base. </p><p>Respond to and manage payroll-related casework through ServiceNow, escalating issues as needed.</p><p>Review incoming ad hoc payroll requests and route them appropriately for payroll processing. </p><p>Prepare EIBs for payroll processing based on approved requests. </p><p>Set up payroll for new hires, including confirming address, tax setup, and banking details, and following up directly with employees when needed. </p><p>Coordinate with benefits partners to obtain retroactive benefits support when required. </p><p>Manage payroll-related to-do items connected to leave of absence (LOA/RLOA) processes. </p><p>Escalate urgent payroll change notices, including releases, terminations, and off-cycle bonus items. </p><p>Perform payroll account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies related to cash and tax reporting. </p><p>Complete daily payroll-to-bank cash and tax collection reconciliations. </p><p>Follow up with employees regarding NOC/ACH returns and updated banking information. </p><p>Process payroll with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, garnishments, and core payroll administration. </p><p>Partner with payroll leadership to maintain continuity while the internal team supports a broader implementation initiative. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><p>4–7 years of payroll experience, or equivalent hands-on payroll operations background. </p><p>Strong experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll. </p><p>Experience supporting payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. </p><p>Hands-on experience with Workday is required.</p><p>Familiarity with EIB processing and ServiceNow case management. </p><p>Experience with payroll reconciliations, discrepancy investigation, and payroll support tasks. </p><p>Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. </p><p><br></p><p>This is an onsite role in West LA, Monday - Friday 8-5PM. Pay is based on experience, between $30-36/hr.</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- La Jolla, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 32 - 36 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 35 - 42 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy from data review through final distribution.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying relevant wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll data for regular and off-cycle payments.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Review timekeeping and related payroll inputs to confirm completeness and alignment with company policies.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports, audit findings, and supporting documentation for leadership, finance, and compliance needs.</p>
- 2026-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Oceanside, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 25 - 32 USD / Hourly
- <p>An established manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a busy production workforce. This position is especially well suited for someone who enjoys working through timekeeping details, investigating discrepancies, and partnering with supervisors to make sure employees are paid correctly and on time.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly production, warehouse, and administrative employees.</li><li>Audit employee timecards, shift differentials, overtime, attendance, and missed punches.</li><li>Collect and verify supervisor approvals before payroll deadlines.</li><li>Enter new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and employee deductions.</li><li>Investigate payroll discrepancies and respond to employee questions.</li><li>Maintain payroll files and assist with wage garnishments and payroll deductions.</li><li>Prepare payroll summaries and support periodic audits and reconciliations.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
- Kent, WA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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
- Tacoma, WA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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
- Brighton, MI
- onsite
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer weekly payroll processing and any supplemental payroll runs, confirming time worked, pay calculations, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and other adjustments before final submission.<br>• 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.<br>• Assign payroll hours and related labor expenses correctly across employees, jobs, departments, cost codes, and direct or indirect accounts to support accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain union-related payroll information, including wage classifications, negotiated rates, fringe amounts, and required remittance documentation, while ensuring alignment with payroll records.<br>• Prepare certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation for qualifying projects, including support for classification details and fringe benefit reporting.<br>• Update and safeguard employee payroll data such as tax elections, direct deposit details, garnishments, benefit deductions, and approved compensation changes.<br>• Reconcile payroll registers, labor allocations, benefit withholdings, and general ledger activity, researching and correcting exceptions in a timely manner.<br>• 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.<br>• 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
- Willingboro, NJ
- onsite
- 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval.<br>• Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings.<br>• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate.<br>• Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.<br>• Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed.<br>• Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation.<br>• Review and process benefit invoices for payment.<br>• Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries.<br>• Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
- 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Burlington, MA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 30.0865 - 34.837 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a Contract assignment in Burlington, Massachusetts. This position will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of each payroll cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll operations and is comfortable working within ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer complete payroll processing from data review through final submission for a large employee base.<br>• Manage payroll activities for employees working in multiple states, ensuring proper application of applicable wage and tax requirements.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and maintain payroll records with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Review payroll inputs such as earnings, deductions, adjustments, and time-related data to confirm correct payment outcomes.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to issues in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Maintain compliance with company policies and payroll regulations while supporting audit-ready documentation.<br>• Partner with internal teams to gather required payroll information and help keep each payroll cycle on schedule.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Rochester, NY
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 24 - 27 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Rochester, New York in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is suited for a payroll specialist who can manage complex payroll operations across multiple states while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. The role will support employees and leaders with payroll-related questions, reporting, and training, while helping ensure smooth payroll processing for a large workforce.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and semi-monthly cycles across multiple states, including employee onboarding changes, separations, compensation updates, and imported earnings and tax data.<br>• Review payroll records for completeness and accuracy, maintain employee tax withholding information, issue payroll payments, process reimbursements, and manage payroll file submissions.<br>• Validate and correct workforce data such as new employee loads, pay rate changes, position details, and labor distribution coding to support accurate payroll results.<br>• Prepare and transmit recurring and year-end tax-related files, and coordinate required payments for items such as garnishments and charitable deductions.<br>• Track and troubleshoot payroll system and timekeeping issues within UKG and Asureforce environments, escalating unresolved matters to external vendors when appropriate.<br>• Produce payroll reports, monitor timecard and close-cycle metrics, manage payroll schedules, and support year-end activities including W-2 preparation and distribution.<br>• Maintain payroll and deduction schedules using payroll systems and spreadsheets to ensure timely processing and reporting.<br>• Respond to employee and supervisor questions regarding time worked, earnings, deductions, and employment verification requests.<br>• Deliver payroll and timekeeping training for supervisors and newly hired employees, including support for clock enrollment, direct deposit, pay cards, mobile access, and related payroll tools.<br>• Identify compliance or process risks within payroll procedures and recommend practical improvements aligned with organizational policy and regulatory expectations.
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Akron, OH
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract opportunity based in Akron, Ohio. This role is ideal for a detail-focused candidate who can oversee complex multi-state payroll operations while partnering with HR and internal stakeholders to maintain accuracy, compliance, and strong employee support. The position may be performed in a hybrid arrangement or fully remote for the right candidate.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end processing of bi-weekly multi-state payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while coordinating related deductions, retirement contributions, loan repayments, and other payroll obligations.<br>• Maintain and support payroll and timekeeping system settings to promote reliable processing and accurate recordkeeping across platforms.<br>• Prepare recurring and on-demand payroll reports for teams such as Accounting, Legal, Benefits, and Human Resources to support business decisions and compliance needs.<br>• Investigate and resolve advanced payroll issues, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and drive inquiries through to completion with a high level of ownership.<br>• Administer payroll compliance activities, including tax withholding requirements, garnishments, subpoenas, audit support, and reconciliation of payroll balances and pay data.<br>• Research notices from federal, state, and local tax agencies and implement timely corrections or responses to resolve outstanding issues.<br>• Contribute to process improvement efforts and system-related projects, including integrations, workflow enhancements, and payroll documentation updates.<br>• Perform audits and reconciliations across multiple systems to verify data accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support year-end readiness.<br>• Coordinate year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation and tax filing support, and provide backup assistance for site administrative responsibilities when needed.
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Caldwell, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- <p>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:</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><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><p>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</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Mclean, VA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Part-Time Payroll Specialist - Tysons Corner, VA</p><p>$29-$36/HR</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><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
- Okemos, MI
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 27 - 31 USD / Hourly
- <p>Location: Okemos, MI - On-site</p><p>Starting pay: Up to $31/hour</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 100 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion each pay period.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll transactions while applying relevant wage, tax, and deduction requirements across jurisdictions.</p><p>• Maintain payroll data, review timesheets and earnings entries, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Verify employee pay changes, including new hires, status updates, deductions, and other compensation-related adjustments.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll records and support reporting needs by preparing payroll summaries and related documentation.</p><p>• Respond to employee and internal payroll questions with professionalism, clarity, and discretion.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to help maintain compliant payroll practices and support any payroll-related process updates when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration email your resume to rochelle.carrasco@roberthalf com</p>
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Gainesville, VA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing organization. This position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities, navigating multi-state requirements, and ensuring employees are paid correctly. The right candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and hands-on experience using UKG Ready in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process complete payroll cycles for employees from initial data review through final submission while maintaining accuracy and deadlines</p><p>• Administer payroll for a workforce of roughly 101 to 500 employees and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</p><p>• Manage payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting regulations</p><p>• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and correct before each run</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in an organized manner to support audits and internal controls</p><p>• Investigate employee payroll questions and provide clear follow-up on pay-related issues</p><p>• Utilize UKG Ready to enter, validate, and update payroll information while improving consistency in payroll processing</p><p><br></p><p>All interested candidates in this Payroll Specialist opportunity and other fulltime opportunities across the D.C. area please send your resume to Justin Decker via LinkedIn. </p><p> </p><p> </p>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Minneapolis, MN
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 22 - 26 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> in Minneapolis, MN 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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>
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Otsego, MN
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 32 - 38 USD / Hourly
- <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll from initial data review through final submission, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records by verifying hours, earnings, deductions, and other pay-related information for accuracy.</p><p>• Administer garnishments, withholdings, and other required adjustments in accordance with applicable guidelines.</p><p>• Review payroll changes such as new hires, status updates, and compensation adjustments before each pay cycle.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by working closely with internal contacts and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and recordkeeping needs.</p><p>• Help support payroll-related administrative tasks, including updates tied to process or system changes when needed.</p>
- 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Lawrence, KS
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
- <p>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! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Review timekeeping records each pay period, coordinate with supervisors on missed punches or approval issues, and resolve exceptions before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Maintain paid time off and leave accrual structures in the payroll system and verify that employee balances remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Oversee the payroll schedule by communicating key deadlines, cutoffs, and submission requirements to managers and operating locations.</p><p>• Manage payroll system configuration such as earnings codes, deduction settings, job classifications, and entity-level setup while contributing to process enhancements.</p><p>• Support payroll onboarding for newly acquired businesses by organizing employee data conversion, tax setup, deduction mapping, and parallel payroll validation.</p><p>• Handle payroll tax administration by establishing state and local accounts, monitoring rates, reconciling filings, and responding to agency inquiries or notices.</p><p>• Process garnishments, child support withholdings, and tax levies in accordance with applicable laws, while coordinating required communication with employees and agencies.</p><p>• 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.</p><p>• Reconcile benefit deductions and carrier invoices, assist with open enrollment updates, and process retirement plan contribution remittances accurately and on time.</p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Elmhurst, IL
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations for a school district in Illinois. This Long-term Contract position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can deliver accurate, timely payroll processing while supporting benefits administration and payroll accounting activities. The role works closely with Human Resources and Finance to maintain reliable employee data, uphold regulatory compliance, and address payroll-related questions with discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer recurring payroll cycles for district employees, ensuring wages are calculated and issued accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Examine contracts, salary structures, stipends, and supplemental assignments to confirm proper employee compensation.</p><p>• Verify payroll records, deductions, tax withholding details, garnishments, and direct deposit information to maintain complete and accurate data.</p><p>• Handle payroll corrections, retroactive earnings calculations, and special payroll runs when adjustments are required.</p><p>• Support employee benefit deduction activity by coordinating enrollments, updates, and reconciliation of payroll-related benefit records.</p><p>• Prepare payroll accounting entries and assist with balancing payroll activity to the general ledger.</p><p>• Produce payroll reports for Finance, Human Resources, auditors, and leadership to support decision-making and compliance needs.</p><p>• Contribute to year-end payroll processing, including tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and related compliance tasks.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions regarding earnings, deductions, benefits, and payroll discrepancies while maintaining confidentiality.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $30 to $35. 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.</p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Houston, TX
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 27.55 - 31.9 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational payroll experience who is looking to expand their exposure to <strong>weekly, in-house, multi-state payroll processing</strong>. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Dallas, TX
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
- <p>Our client is seeking <strong>Payroll/HR Specialists</strong> to support a large-scale payroll initiative. This is a<strong> long-term contract role </strong>with the potential to go permanent. In this role, you will serve as a key point of contact for employees during the transition to a new standardized payroll schedule, helping address questions related to pay frequency, pay dates, and payroll processes</p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Bend, OR
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 30 - 35 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.<br>• Develop and implement a practical method for capturing overtime for salaried nonexempt employees so year-end W-2 reporting is completed correctly.<br>• Review payroll data for 600 to 700 nonexempt employees and verify that overtime earnings are calculated and recorded in accordance with applicable regulations.<br>• Support payroll administration involving guaranteed overtime arrangements and validate pay treatment for designated employee groups.<br>• Apply union payroll rules across seven bargaining units and help maintain compliance with negotiated wage and overtime provisions.<br>• Use Tyler Munis to audit payroll records, research discrepancies, and maintain accurate employee pay information.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, clarify reporting requirements, and keep payroll operations running smoothly during staffing gaps.<br>• Analyze payroll exceptions and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and year-end reporting readiness.
- 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z