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HR Operations Specialist

Morristown, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Our client, a rapidly growing organization is expanding their Human Resources team and seeking an HR Operations Specialist to join their Morristown, NJ office.This is an outstanding opportunity for an HR professional with 3 to 5 years of experience who is looking to take the next step in their career within a highly visible role. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Human Resources, this individual will play a key role in supporting HR operations, employee programs, and the overall employee experience while helping build processes that can scale alongside a growing organization. What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Support the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding through offboarding</li><li>Coordinate recruitment activities including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and pre-employment processes</li><li>Lead onboarding efforts and facilitate new hire orientation programs</li><li>Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data integrity</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and enrollment support</li><li>Assist with employee relations matters and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures</li><li>Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, process improvements, and organizational projects</li><li>Support HR compliance efforts and help ensure adherence to employment laws and company policies</li><li>Assist with HR reporting, organizational charts, workforce data, and special projects</li><li>Coordinate HR vendor relationships, invoicing, and other operational responsibilities</li></ul>
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Bremerton, WA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Payroll Specialist – General Job DescriptionPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 550 employees. This role will work closely with the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely processing, maintain compliance with applicable payroll regulations, and provide additional support during a UKG implementation and go-live.The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on payroll experience, including union payroll, and be highly proficient with UKG. This position may have the potential to transition from temporary to permanent.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for approximately 550 employees across multiple union contracts.</li><li>Review and process employee timesheets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and union requirements.</li><li>Support payroll operations during UKG implementation and go-live.</li><li>Reconcile year-to-date employee hours and payroll-related data as needed.</li><li>Process payroll-related accounts payable transactions.</li><li>Manage payroll deductions and payments related to long-term and short-term disability programs.</li><li>Administer payroll items associated with employee medical programs and benefits.</li><li>Process employee garnishments accurately and in accordance with applicable regulations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements, including tax calculations, L&I requirements, and compensatory time.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions.</li><li>Troubleshoot payroll system issues and assist with process improvements within UKG.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.</li><li>Partner closely with payroll, HR, accounting, and other internal teams as needed.</li></ul>Software<ul><li>UKG</li></ul>
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll processing for a San Francisco organization. This hybrid contract role will manage payroll data, employee changes, reconciliations, compliance requirements, and payroll-related inquiries.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly payroll for exempt and nonexempt employees.</li><li>Review timecards, payroll changes, deductions, bonuses, and benefit elections.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, promotions, and employee status changes.</li><li>Calculate final pay, overtime, commissions, and other supplemental payments.</li><li>Audit payroll reports and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, and general ledger accounts.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions.</li><li>Maintain payroll records in accordance with company and legal requirements.</li><li>Assist with quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2 preparation.</li><li>Support payroll process documentation and system improvement projects.</li></ul>
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ceres, CA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a team in California in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This onsite role supports permanent hours Monday through Friday and is ideal for someone who can oversee payroll operations with accuracy, consistency, and strong regulatory awareness. The position plays an important role in keeping payroll records current, processing biweekly payroll on schedule, and supporting sound financial administration. Responsibilities:• Oversee the complete in-house payroll cycle and ensure employees are compensated accurately and within established deadlines.• Process biweekly payroll while verifying earnings, deductions, and adjustments before final submission.• Prepare payroll-related filings and year-end documents, including quarterly reports and W-2 forms, with close attention to accuracy.• Maintain timekeeping and attendance data, updating records as needed to support correct payroll calculations.• Administer payroll changes tied to garnishments, retirement contributions, and other employee-specific deductions or withholdings.• Reconcile payroll activity, review transaction details, and assist with audits to support accurate financial reporting.• Apply current federal and state payroll regulations to day-to-day processing and help maintain ongoing compliance across payroll practices. Contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991 for consideration!
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

South San Francisco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
A growing organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a payroll system implementation project. This role will play a key part in parallel payroll testing, validation, and reconciliation efforts while also assisting with day-to-day payroll processing activities. Experience participating in a payroll system implementation is highly preferred, and Workday Payroll experience is a plus. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Execute and support parallel payroll testing during a payroll system implementation.</li><li>Compare legacy payroll results to new system outputs and identify discrepancies.</li><li>Research, document, and resolve payroll variances during testing cycles.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing, audits, and payroll reconciliations.</li><li>Validate employee earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit calculations.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and implementation teams to ensure data accuracy and timely issue resolution.</li><li>Maintain testing documentation, payroll records, and process workflows.</li><li>Support payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li></ul>
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 40 USD / Hourly
An organization in Beverly Hills is hiring a Payroll Coordinator on a contract to hire basis. As the Payroll Coordinator, you will support payroll operations under the direction of the Director of People & Culture. This role is responsible for preparing payroll, maintaining payroll records, completing required reporting, and ensuring compliance with applicable wage and hour laws. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll in a union environment, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of California payroll regulations. Key Responsibilities:Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing for a small to mid-sized organization.Train employees and supervisors on the use of the automated timekeeping system.Run payroll reports for each pay period and on an as-needed basis.Calculate and enter data from manual timecards into the payroll system.Review and process time corrections, ensuring all changes are supported by proper authorization.Confirm payroll compensation changes have appropriate approvals before processing.Manage and update payroll system settings, including earning and deduction codes, payroll groups, and supervisor groups.Process final checks, terminations, and salary adjustments.Prepare payroll and benefits-related journal entries for accounting.Enter and track garnishments while maintaining accurate records.Prepare union dues reports and submit requests for payment after each payroll cycle.Prepare payroll-related program and contract reporting as needed.Maintain schedules for health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance premiums.Reconcile payroll system vacation and sick balances to the general ledger and related accounting schedules.Partner with department leaders to confirm employee titles, positions, allocations, locations, programs, and grants are accurate before payroll is processed.Support audits, including contract reviews, annual audits, workers’ compensation audits, and Form 5500 audits.Perform other payroll and reporting duties as assigned. Qualifications:At least 2 years of payroll processing experience in a union environment.At least 3 years of payroll processing experience for a small to mid-sized organization, or a bachelor’s degree in accounting plus 2 years of payroll processing experience.Knowledge of California payroll law and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).Experience maintaining compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws.Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paylocity, or Paycom is a plus.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, filters, sorting, and data validation.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.Highly organized, self-motivated, and dependable. This is a hybrid position in Beverly Hills area and will require onsite work 3 days per week. Pay for the position is up to $40/hr, depending on experience.
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

West Haven, CT
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing manufacturing company in West Haven, CT, to identify a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a contract assignment. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review and verify employee time records, attendance data, and payroll adjustments.</li><li>Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, shift differentials, and other earnings accurately.</li><li>Ensure payroll deductions, garnishments, taxes, and benefits are processed correctly.</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and payroll-related issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and employee payroll files.</li><li>Generate payroll reports for management and accounting teams.</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.</li><li>Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure employee data is current and accurate.</li></ul>
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Somerset, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Somerset, New Jersey. This Contract position requires someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and employee confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll environments and hands-on knowledge of UKG platforms. Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.• Administer payroll activity across multiple states while following applicable tax regulations, wage laws, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, and UKG Ready to enter, validate, reconcile, and maintain payroll data with a high level of accuracy.• Review timekeeping, earnings, garnishments, benefits, and other payroll inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Prepare payroll reports, audit supporting records, and maintain documentation needed for internal controls and compliance reviews.• Respond to employee and management questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a timely and courteous manner.• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure personnel changes, compensation updates, and tax information are reflected correctly in payroll systems
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Poughkeepsie, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and supporting related compliance and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and precision. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely support.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year‑end activities (W‑2s, 1099s), and system updates.</li><li>Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Howell, MI
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a organization in Howell, Michigan in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who can independently manage high-volume, multi-state payroll operations while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong communication across the business. The role offers the opportunity to support a complex payroll environment spanning multiple entities and pay cycles, with a focus on dependable execution and responsive employee support. Responsibilities:• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple business entities, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.• Administer a combination of monthly and biweekly payrolls for a workforce of approximately 500 employees located across 30 states.• Review payroll data, conduct pre-processing audits, and complete final validations prior to submission.• Follow up with managers and employees regarding missing, incomplete, or incorrect time records to support timely payroll completion.• Set up payroll records for new employees, including appropriate multi-state tax configurations and required earnings or deduction details.• Provide support for general ledger payroll mapping and assist with reconciliations related to payroll activity.• Contribute to year-end payroll activities, including preparation and coordination of W-2 processing.• Use payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now to maintain records, process payroll transactions, and support payroll-related administrative tasks.• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and provide day-to-day support connected to employee pay matters.
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Loveland, OH
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 38 USD / Hourly
The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for supporting and administering payroll functions across multiple locations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role will work closely with local offices and management teams to understand payroll procedures, provide processing support, and maintain accurate employee records.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and reconcile payroll for multiple locations, ensuring accurate and timely payment of employee wages.</li><li>Review employee compensation, salary schedules, timesheets, deductions, and other payroll-related information for accuracy.</li><li>Calculate gross wages, payroll deductions, and adjustments while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.</li><li>Prepare and submit payroll reports, tax payments, and other required payroll documentation.</li><li>Serve as a backup payroll processor and provide coverage during staff absences or periods of increased workload.</li><li>Maintain accurate records related to employee benefits, leave, including FMLA, sick, personal, and vacation time, and other payroll-related information.</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including the preparation and distribution of W-2 forms.</li><li>Support employee onboarding and termination processes within payroll and HR systems.</li><li>Research and document payroll procedures and processes to ensure consistency across multiple locations.</li><li>Communicate with employees, managers, and local offices to resolve payroll questions and discrepancies.</li><li>Travel to various locations as needed to provide payroll support and training.</li></ul>
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Boca Raton, FL
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll specialist position based in Boca Raton, Florida. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing, addressing employee pay-related questions, and helping maintain compliance across a multi-state environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the professionalism needed to work effectively with employees, facility contacts, and leadership. Responsibilities:• Process recurring payroll cycles accurately and on schedule for assigned employee groups.• Investigate payroll questions and work directly with facility teams to resolve discrepancies involving pay, deductions, taxes, or employee records.• Review payroll data, validate adjustments, and reconcile balances before final submission.• Enter and confirm compensation changes, special earnings, and other payroll updates with a high degree of accuracy.• Prepare off-cycle, periodic, and requested check payments, including pay period, monthly, and quarterly requests as needed.• Generate and distribute payroll checks and related notifications in accordance with location-specific requirements.• Support the handling of garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders to help ensure timely and accurate processing.• Maintain organized payroll records by filing supporting documentation in employee files and payroll folders.• Partner with the Payroll Supervisor on complex tax, processing, reporting, or system-related issues and contribute to special projects as assigned.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Washington, DC
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
A growing organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role will work closely with accounting, HR, and management teams to process payroll, maintain employee records, and assist with payroll-related reporting and compliance activities. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and process payroll while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures</li><li>Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments for accuracy</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and update payroll information as needed</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and pay discrepancies</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related accounts and assist with month-end activities</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and compliance requirements</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee and payroll data</li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Cincinnati, OH
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a transport organization in Cincinnati, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role supports accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population while helping resolve pay-related questions with care and consistency. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, comfort working with union-related pay rules, and the ability to investigate discrepancies across timekeeping, deductions, and tax records. Responsibilities: • Examine timekeeping and attendance records, identify discrepancies, and escalate unresolved concerns to leadership when needed. • Investigate payroll questions related to employee pay, time entries, system data, and exception items to support accurate compensation. • Maintain payroll records by entering and updating tax withholdings, direct deposit details, wage garnishments, and child support deductions. • Support hourly employees by explaining paycheck components, pay calculations, progression steps, and other compensation-related topics. • Prepare, issue, and monitor manual payroll payments, and provide reporting to management on all off-cycle check activity. • Reconcile under-collected employee deductions through arrears processing and verify that contractual vacation-related payments are issued correctly. • Contribute to year-end payroll reporting accuracy, including W-2-related data and required retirement or benefits reporting. • Administer sick pay activity by reviewing claims, calculating amounts due, maintaining eligibility records, and preparing bi-weekly accrual files for upload. • Provide cross-functional coverage for other payroll team members and assist with initiatives that improve departmental service, compliance, and performance goals. • Deliver responsive customer service while fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace experience for employees and stakeholders.
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Kensington, MD
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Temporary to Hire
26.125 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states and ensuring compliance with applicable payroll regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to maintain a consistent, high-quality payroll process in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.• Administer payroll for employees working in multiple states while applying relevant tax, wage, and compliance requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, and validate payroll data, including earnings, deductions, adjustments, and employee updates.• Audit payroll information before final submission to identify discrepancies and resolve issues that could affect employee pay.• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, research exceptions, and provide clear resolution to payroll-related concerns.• Maintain payroll records and reporting to support compliance, reconciliations, and internal review needs.• Monitor payroll practices and assist with process updates or system-related changes when needed as part of ongoing operations.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

New York, NY
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Temporary to Hire
35.15 - 40.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a consulting firm on a contract-to-permanent basis in New York, New York. This position is ideal for someone who can manage complex payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. The role supports high-volume payroll activity and requires strong familiarity with established payroll platforms and related accounting processes. Responsibilities: • Administer payroll cycles for a large employee population, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Manage payroll activity across multiple states and entities while applying jurisdiction-specific rules and company policies. • Review payroll records, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings to confirm complete and accurate processing. • Resolve payroll discrepancies, investigate exceptions, and make timely corrections when needed. • Support compliance with payroll regulations, garnishment requirements, benefits deductions, and retirement-related withholdings. • Partner with accounting and internal stakeholders to reconcile payroll data and maintain accurate financial records. • Utilize payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, ADP payroll solutions, Ceridian, and Dayforce to process and validate payroll transactions. • Assist with audits, reporting needs, and documentation related to payroll, benefits, and employee compensation records.
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Indianapolis, IN
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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 large, multi-location workforce in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role is responsible for managing recurring payroll cycles, reviewing employee data changes, and ensuring reporting is completed after each pay run. The ideal candidate is responsive, detail-oriented, and confident handling payroll questions from both employees and leadership. Responsibilities: • Administer biweekly payroll processing and additional off-cycle payments for a workforce of over 1,000 employees, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on schedule. • Complete post-payroll reporting after each transmission and confirm required payroll records are properly prepared and shared. • Deliver payroll reports to leaders across multiple store locations to support visibility into pay activity and related updates. • Coordinate with management on a regular basis to address timekeeping issues, missed entries, and outstanding time-off approvals before payroll deadlines. • Create payroll-related reports for executive leadership, general managers, and accounting stakeholders to support business oversight and decision-making. • Review and validate new employee setup information in the payroll system to help maintain accurate records from the start of employment. • Process employee separations in the payroll system and ensure final pay is handled in accordance with established procedures. • Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from employees and managers, researching discrepancies and resolving issues with professionalism and accuracy.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Antonio, TX
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a healthcare organization in San Antonio, Texas through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position combines payroll ownership with broader human resources support, including onboarding coordination, recruiting assistance, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to keep multiple processes moving efficiently in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities: • Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 100 employees, ensuring timely completion and a high level of accuracy. • Maintain payroll files, employee records, and supporting documentation while assisting with audits, reporting, and compliance-related activities. • Respond to employee and leadership inquiries related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a thorough and service-oriented manner. • Coordinate onboarding tasks for new team members, including documentation, system access, and orientation support. • Keep personnel files and HR records organized, current, and aligned with internal and regulatory requirements. • Support recruiting efforts by sourcing candidates, reviewing applicant information, tracking hiring activity, and helping move openings through the recruitment process. • Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrollments, status changes, documentation, and open enrollment support. • Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors as needed to help maintain continuity across payroll and HR operations during a leave coverage period.
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

New Iberia, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
58000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate, compliant payroll operations for a multi-state workforce in Louisiana. This role plays a key part in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule while maintaining precise records and responding to payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process recurring payroll activities for employees across multiple states, ensuring earnings, deductions, and employer obligations are handled accurately and on time. • Review and enter payroll-related changes such as new hires, separations, compensation adjustments, and other employee updates that affect pay. • Administer special payments, including bonuses and other non-routine earnings, while confirming proper taxation and documentation. • Maintain payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation to promote accuracy, internal controls, and audit readiness. • Respond to employee payroll inquiries, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly with a high level of professionalism. • Track and help maintain paid time off and other leave balances as required for payroll processing and reporting. • Monitor payroll practices for alignment with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements, tax regulations, and company standards. • Evaluate payroll workflows, systems, and reporting processes, recommending improvements that enhance efficiency and data accuracy, including work within applicable systems when needed. • Provide guidance to entry-level team members or serve as a lead resource on complex payroll matters, escalating only the most sensitive issues when necessary.
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Shawnee Mission, KS
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Lenexa, Kansas and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. This position plays a key role in managing recurring payroll activities, maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, and resolving pay-related issues with care and precision. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with end-to-end payroll processing, multi-state requirements, and payroll systems in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process biweekly and monthly payroll cycles with a high level of accuracy and attention to deadlines • Administer incentive, commission, and off-cycle payments while verifying supporting payroll data • Review employee time records, pay changes, and payroll adjustments to ensure correct compensation • Manage garnishment entries and deductions in accordance with applicable legal and company requirements • Reconcile payroll records, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission • Support payroll compliance efforts by maintaining accurate records and following federal, state, and local payroll regulations • Update employee payroll information in the system and respond to pay-related questions from staff and internal partners • Utilize payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and Dayforce to maintain efficient payroll operations • Handle payroll processing considerations related to prevailing wage requirements and multi-state employee populations
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Burnsville, MN
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Position OverviewThe Payroll Coordinator is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and preparing employee timecard data for payroll processing. This role serves as a key quality control function between timekeeping and payroll systems, ensuring hours are accurately recorded, coded, and transferred before submission to the payroll processing team. The Payroll Coordinator works with managers and employees to resolve discrepancies and maintain payroll accuracy for a large workforce. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Approve timecards within the timekeeping system.</li><li>Identify and investigate missing, incorrect, or excessive hours.</li><li>Verify payroll data and perform quality control checks prior to processing.</li><li>Transfer employee hours from the HCSS timekeeping system into ECMS payroll software.</li><li>Ensure hours are coded appropriately to departments, projects, or cost centers.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies by partnering with managers and employees.</li><li>Maintain compliance with company payroll policies and procedures.</li><li>Prepare payroll data and submit completed payroll batches to the payroll processing team for final processing.</li><li>Support payroll reporting and documentation as needed.</li></ul>
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Houston, TX
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to process payroll and ensure accurate and timely employee compensation. The ideal candidate will have experience managing payroll for multi-state employees and handling payroll-related inquiries. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll</li><li>Review and audit payroll data for accuracy</li><li>Manage timekeeping and payroll adjustments</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Process garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions</li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Palatine, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 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
2026-08-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Saint Louis, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an established company in the St. Louis Metro area to hire a Payroll Administrator. This role will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll, ensuring the accuracy of employee salary data, timely processing of payroll, and compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will oversee payroll for a multi-state and multi location using ADP, ensure the accuracy of timesheets, and manage year-end processes, including the preparation and distribution of W-2 forms in compliance with tax deadlines. This position supports a variety of employee classifications and requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and timeliness. Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities<ul><li>Administer payroll for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, including regular hours, PTO, and overtime</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries</li><li>Maintain and update payroll and timekeeping systems</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, including headcount and audit reports</li><li>Assist with payroll-related journal entries and general ledger reconciliations</li><li>Support year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and distribution</li><li>Manage garnishments, child support payments, and employment verifications</li><li>Track and maintain employee leave balances (PTO, sick time)</li><li>Partner with HR and other departments to ensure accurate employee data</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation and filing</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies</li></ul>
2026-08-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Saint Louis, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about payroll processes? Our client is seeking a reliable and organized Payroll Administrator for their team. This role offers hands-on experience and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Key ResponsibilitiesExperience in Full-cycle payroll processing with multi locationsStrong knowledge in payroll taxes, garnishments, and other deductionsProcess and review employee timecards and payroll dataEnsure timely and accurate payroll processingMaintain and update payroll records
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z