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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Fall River, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support accurate, timely payroll operations and dependable benefits administration for a well-respected manufacturing client. This permanent role works closely with finance and human resources to maintain employee pay data, uphold regulatory compliance, and deliver a high standard of service across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience managing payroll processes in a multi-state environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple pay schedules, ensuring each payroll is completed accurately and on time.• Maintain employee payroll records by updating hires, separations, transfers, compensation adjustments, deductions, and other status changes in coordination with HR.• Review payroll results through audits and reconciliations, including earnings, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, garnishments, banking activity, and related general ledger entries.• Help manage benefits administration tasks by coordinating deductions, supporting employee inquiries, and ensuring payroll and benefits data remain aligned.• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to daily operations, including wage and hour rules, employee classification, unemployment requirements, and wage attachments.• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities such as tax submissions, W-2 preparation, applicable 1099 processing, audits, and required regulatory reporting.• Track payroll law updates across relevant jurisdictions, assess operational impact, and recommend procedural adjustments to maintain compliance.• Collaborate with HR and finance leadership to strengthen payroll procedures, documentation, internal controls, and scalable workflows, including support for added site locations and system-related process updates.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

St Paul, MN
remote
Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support payroll and benefits operations for a Contract position based in St Paul, Minnesota. This role is ideal for someone who can balance detailed payroll processing with responsive employee support, while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance. The position focuses on payroll administration, benefits coordination, leave-related adjustments, and issue resolution across recurring pay cycles. Responsibilities: • Manage payroll updates throughout each pay period, ensuring employee data changes are entered accurately and on time. • Run payroll from end to end, including reviewing time records, coordinating payments, handling related payment requests, and resolving processing issues. • Calculate and correct complex payroll exceptions such as prorated earnings, retroactive adjustments spanning multiple periods, and other manual pay corrections. • Investigate payroll tax notices, filing discrepancies, and refund issues identified through automated payroll systems. • Oversee the process for outstanding and uncashed payroll checks, including regular follow-up and annual review activities. • Administer employee benefit communications and enrollments, while providing support for health benefit questions and service-related issues. • Review benefit data feeds for errors, reconcile deductions and carrier records each month, and resolve mismatches promptly. • Process benefit updates tied to qualifying life events, including premium adjustments and retroactive corrections where needed. • Coordinate leave-related payroll activity, including wage replacement calculations, benefit premium continuation, employee contribution tracking, and ongoing case monitoring between payroll cycles. • Maintain accurate records, protect sensitive payroll and benefits information, and assist with additional administrative duties as needed.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Gray Court, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Our client is look for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support accurate payroll operations and employee benefits administration for a multi-location workforce in South Carolina. This role plays an important part in delivering a dependable employee experience by ensuring pay practices, benefit transactions, and records are managed with care and precision. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of payroll compliance, benefits coordination, and employee support in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Administer payroll for employees across multiple locations, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with company policies.• Maintain payroll data by reviewing timekeeping details, tax withholdings, deductions, and other compensation-related records for completeness and accuracy.• Coordinate day-to-day benefits administration for programs such as medical coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and other employer-sponsored offerings.• Guide employees through benefit enrollment activities, eligibility questions, plan changes, and important deadlines throughout the year.• Update benefits records in response to qualifying life events and other status changes, making sure documentation is processed correctly and promptly.• Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, benefit coverage, and plan participation with clear and thorough communication.• Investigate payroll issues and benefits concerns, identify root causes, and work toward timely resolution of discrepancies.• Prepare records and supporting documents needed for internal reviews, audits, and compliance reporting related to payroll and benefits.• Monitor changes in payroll and benefits regulations and recommend process enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll/Benefits Specialist

Urbandale, IA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
Join a company where people stay, leadership is accessible, and employees truly matter.Are you a payroll professional who loves getting the details right while also being a trusted resource for employees? Do you enjoy working in a positive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued and recognized?We're seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to become an important part of our team. This is more than a payroll role. It's an opportunity to support employees throughout their journey while working for a company known for its strong culture, employee longevity, and hands-on leadership.Our team enjoys a collaborative atmosphere, fun employee events throughout the year, and a CEO who is actively involved and invested in the success of both the company and its employees. Many team members have built long-term careers here because they feel appreciated, supported, and empowered to grow.What You'll DoPayroll Administration (75%)<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for hourly and fleet employees accurately and on time</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, changes, and terminations</li><li>Review and verify timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Process garnishments, benefit deductions, and retirement contributions</li><li>Partner closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate employee records and reporting</li></ul>Benefits & Employee Support (15%)<ul><li>Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Complete quarterly MSHA reporting</li><li>Assist with onboarding and new-hire materials</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to benefits and company policies</li><li>Support benefits administration, claims, and open enrollment activities</li></ul>Team & Culture Support (10%)<ul><li>Assist with company meetings, employee events, celebrations, and training initiatives</li><li>Provide support across multiple departments as needed</li><li>Help foster a positive and engaging employee experience</li></ul>Why Employees Love Working Here✅ Outstanding benefits package✅ Stable company with exceptional employee longevity✅ Positive, upbeat, and supportive workplace culture✅ Highly visible and approachable leadership team✅ CEO who is actively involved and invested in employees✅ Fun company events, celebrations, and team activities✅ Collaborative environment where people genuinely enjoy working together✅ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience If you're looking for a career, not just a job, and want to join a company where employees are valued, leadership is engaged, and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

New York, NY
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly pay activities for a busy banquet operation in New York, New York. This fully onsite role supports a high-volume hospitality team and is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling payroll for hourly staff, gratuity-related earnings, and attendance records with precision. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent, offering the chance to contribute in a fast-paced environment while partnering closely with banquet leadership to keep payroll accurate, timely, and aligned with event staffing. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll for a large banquet workforce, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Audit payroll entries and make necessary corrections before final submission to reduce errors and delays. • Track payroll activity during the week, with concentrated processing responsibilities at the start of each workweek. • Compute and enter gratuity payments tied to banquet functions and confirm proper allocation to eligible staff. • Investigate payroll variances, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve compensation issues based on shifts and events worked. • Perform bank-related payroll reconciliations and complete supporting payroll utility tasks as needed. • Maintain accurate timekeeping and attendance information using Unifocus and related payroll systems. • Use Evention to support payroll processing, including event-based earnings and gratuity calculations. • Work closely with banquet management to match payroll records with staffing levels and event schedules. • Provide knowledge-sharing support during employee handoff periods to help maintain continuity in payroll operations.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Summit, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations. This Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex payroll activity in a fast-paced environment. Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for employees, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.• Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with varying tax, wage, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll records, review payroll data, and support routine payroll administration.• Audit earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.• Maintain payroll documentation and records in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.• Support payroll-related updates, adjustments, and reconciliations as needed to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Cary, NC
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a construction-focused organization in Cary, North Carolina. This contract position with potential for a permanent role is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to manage high-volume weekly payroll processing in a fast-paced environment. The role is ideal for someone who is confident handling multi-state payroll, supporting a large field workforce, and ensuring payroll is completed accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for a large hourly employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution. • Manage end-to-end payroll activities for employees working across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. • Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized. • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. • Use ADP Workforce Now to administer payroll transactions, updates, and reporting activities. • Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and provide clear resolution. • Support overtime calculations and other variable pay components for field-based employees. • Assist with payroll-related audits, reconciliations, and process updates as needed.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Jeffersontown, KY
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Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a Contract assignment in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. This role will manage end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, and a careful approach to compliance and record accuracy. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines. • Administer multi-state payroll activities, applying appropriate wage, tax, and deduction rules across jurisdictions. • Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, and validate payroll data, employee updates, and recurring changes. • Audit payroll registers, earnings, withholdings, and benefit deductions to identify and correct discrepancies before final submission. • Partner with HR, finance, and management to resolve payroll questions, investigate variances, and support employee pay inquiries. • Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements. • Support payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, and other operational tasks tied to ongoing payroll processing needs.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Charlotte, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for employees in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position plays a key role in maintaining payroll records, validating time and pay data, and supporting compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll administration experience, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing on scheduled cycles, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. • Examine timesheets, attendance records, and overtime details to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing. • Update employee payroll information such as new hires, separations, compensation changes, and recurring or one-time deductions. • Administer required withholdings and court-ordered deductions, including garnishments, child support, and tax levies. • Reconcile payroll registers and related reports, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams. • Produce payroll reports for leadership, finance, and human resources to support planning, audits, and recordkeeping needs. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and annual wage statement preparation. • Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records with timely and accurate follow-up. • Work closely with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate employee data and strengthen payroll procedures and compliance efforts.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Bolingbrook, IL
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong Paychex expertise, thrives in a detail-driven environment, and can manage multiple payroll schedules with confidence. The role focuses on full-cycle payroll processing across salaried and plant employee groups while maintaining compliance and precision in every pay cycle. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll accurately for employees across different pay groups, including biweekly salaried staff and weekly plant teams. • Manage payroll activities within Paychex, ensuring employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax details are maintained correctly. • Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll is finalized. • Support a highly manual payroll environment by organizing payroll inputs, validating calculations, and maintaining strong documentation. • Administer payroll for a multi-state employee population while following applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping and compensation information needed for timely payroll submission. • Produce payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and other recordkeeping requirements. • Contribute to payroll process continuity and support system-related payroll activities as needed within the department.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Kansas City, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a fast-paced, multi-entity environment in Kansas City, Missouri. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid correctly each week while meeting certified payroll and prevailing wage obligations across active projects. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with operations and project stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multiple business entities, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review imported time records, investigate discrepancies, and confirm hours, job assignments, and cost coding align with supporting totals before payroll is finalized. • Maintain payroll data such as earnings, deductions, benefit elections, garnishments, stipends, and pay differentials with a high level of precision. • Process special payroll transactions, including manual payments, off-cycle runs, and adjustments needed to correct prior payroll issues. • Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation, including WH-347 and related state forms, in accordance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements. • Verify proper wage rates, fringe allocations, and labor classifications based on project specifications and jurisdictional rules. • Support labor compliance reporting through AASHTOWare and other required agency or contractor portals, and provide documentation during audits or inquiries. • Perform regular payroll reconciliations to validate changes in pay rates, hours, deductions, taxes, and related liabilities against source records and control reports. • Maintain accurate employee, project, rate, and deduction records across payroll and operational systems, while contributing to process documentation as additional entities are brought into shared service workflows.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 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.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Campbell Hall, NY
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team in Campbell Hall, NY on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who can independently oversee payroll activities, provide reliable day-to-day support, and help maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to both routine payroll operations and key process-related initiatives during a period of organizational growth. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end weekly payroll for approximately 100 to 150 employees, with a strong focus on hourly team members and accurate, timely pay processing.• Manage payroll-related employee transactions, including employee setup, pay updates, deductions, and ongoing maintenance of payroll records.• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll questions, resolving issues promptly and providing dependable support across the organization.• Maintain payroll operations with minimal oversight, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and established deadlines.• Partner with internal stakeholders to support payroll system conversion efforts, including validation, testing, and implementation activities.• Work closely with project leadership and external partners to help ensure a smooth transition to ADP Workforce Now.• Review payroll data for accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and address inconsistencies before final submission.• Contribute to broader payroll process improvements as the organization expands and refines its payroll function.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to support accurate, compliant payroll operations for a workforce of more than 300 employees in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in delivering dependable payroll processing, maintaining precise records, and serving as a reliable resource for employees, internal teams, and external partners. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to improving payroll workflows and system performance. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for a multi-employee population, ensuring pay is delivered correctly and on schedule. • Investigate and resolve payroll issues such as deduction inconsistencies, payment errors, and off-cycle check requests with attention to detail and urgency. • Monitor payroll activities for adherence to tax regulations, benefit withholdings, and company policies related to compensation and time off. • Review employee payroll data, benefit elections, and supporting records through routine audits to maintain accuracy and compliance. • Maintain organized and current payroll documentation, including transaction records and employee-related payroll files. • Produce payroll-related reports that support verification, auditing, workforce analysis, and management decision-making. • Respond to payroll questions from employees and partner contacts, providing clear guidance and timely resolution to concerns. • Train new users on timekeeping and benefits platforms to promote a smooth onboarding experience and effective system usage. • Partner with the broader team to enhance payroll processes, support system updates and testing, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

West Des Moines, IA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
About the OpportunityOur client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, takes pride in accuracy, and can confidently manage payroll responsibilities while partnering with accounting and human resources teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic business environment. What You'll Do<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and related transactions.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax activities, reporting requirements, audits, and compliance matters.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation as needed.</li><li>Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources to support payroll operations and resolve employee inquiries.</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Boise, ID
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are continuing to look for an experienced Payroll Specialists to help assist local clients with their ongoing needs on a contract basis. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience for managing a company's payroll system, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time. If you have a strong background in payroll administration and are looking for a dynamic work environment, we would love to speak with you. Key ResponsibilitiesProcessing payroll for employees in the company, including checks and transfers.Updating employee payroll records as necessary, including changes in salary, benefits, tax withholdings and more.Working closely with the Human Resources department to ensure accurate employee data.Resolving payroll discrepancies through information collection and analysis.Preparing and maintaining accurate reports and records of payroll transactions.Ensuring compliance with state and federal tax laws and standards.Addressing employee queries relating to payroll issues.Implementing payroll best practices.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions in a healthcare setting, including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company </li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume healthcare organization in San Ramon, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist with strong attention to detail who can independently assess payroll issues, investigate discrepancies, and help drive timely resolution in a fast-moving environment. The role requires strong analytical judgment, deep functional payroll knowledge, and the ability to work across systems, stakeholders, and testing activities with accuracy and urgency. Responsibilities: • Investigate payroll defects across Workday Payroll and related enterprise applications, document findings, and help move issues through to closure. • Support future-state tenant activities, data conversion efforts, and catch-up payroll transactions while partnering with impacted teams to resolve payroll data issues. • Review payroll outcomes during parallel testing, reconcile variances, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions. • Manage defect intake by assessing severity, setting priorities, assigning next steps, and escalating critical risks or blockers when needed. • Coordinate testing efforts by organizing plans, timelines, execution steps, and issue follow-up across multiple systems and business workstreams. • Work with internal partners and external vendors to validate and resolve integration-related issues affecting inbound and outbound payroll data flows. • Confirm that fixes are successful by coordinating retesting activities and validating that corrective actions fully address identified problems. • Track testing results and defect patterns to identify recurring concerns, highlight emerging risks, and provide actionable updates to project leadership. • Prepare reports, dashboards, and summary materials that communicate defect status, testing progress, key decisions, and outstanding follow-up items. • Maintain complete documentation of test results, issue histories, resolutions, and lessons learned to support future testing cycles and continuous improvement.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Burlingame, CA
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a talented Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience processing payroll for 200+ employees and proficiency across ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of the full payroll cycle, and enjoys solving problems while delivering an exceptional employee experience.If you are a payroll professional who values accuracy, efficiency, confidentiality, and continuous improvement, this is an opportunity to showcase your skills and grow with the organization.What You'll DoFull-Cycle Payroll Processing<ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of 200+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery.</li><li>Review and validate employee timecards, timesheets, overtime, PTO, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Audit payroll entries and resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers, earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related accounts.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure payroll changes are properly documented.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely, professional manner.</li></ul>Payroll Systems & Reporting<ul><li>Utilize ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks to process payroll, maintain employee information, and generate payroll reports.</li><li>Review payroll data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with payroll-related reconciliations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, improve data integrity, and increase processing efficiency.</li></ul>Payroll Systems & Reporting<ul><li>Utilize ADP, Workday, and QuickBooks to process payroll, maintain employee information, and generate payroll reports.</li><li>Review payroll data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, maintain supporting documentation, and assist with payroll-related reconciliations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, improve data integrity, and increase processing efficiency.</li></ul>Compliance & Benefits Administration<ul><li>Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Maintain compliance with wage and hour requirements, payroll tax regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, quarterly and year-end reporting, W-2 preparation, and payroll audits.</li><li>Assist with benefits-related payroll deductions, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and other employee benefits.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee compensation, tax, and personal information.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Payroll SpecialistAre you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Robert Half is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our client’s team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mountain View, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 42 USD / Hourly
Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll on a regular schedule using Workday.</li><li>Maintain payroll records including deductions, taxes, and direct deposit changes.</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws and internal policies.</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chehalis, WA
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Chehalis, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail, confidence working with ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to resolve payroll issues with professionalism and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll run is completed accurately and on schedule. • Administer multi-state payroll activities, applying state-specific wage, tax, and reporting requirements correctly. • Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related changes. • Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate variances, and correct issues before final submission. • Coordinate with HR, finance, and management to gather needed payroll information and ensure alignment across departments. • Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll adjustments in a timely manner. • Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal review and audit needs. • Support payroll process improvements and assist with system-related updates or changes when needed.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Chatsworth, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.771 - 30.998 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization through a long-term contract opportunity. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage high-volume payroll operations, maintain accurate financial records, and work closely with internal teams and external partners. The position focuses on timely payroll processing, compliance reporting, reconciliations, and employee support while helping ensure smooth day-to-day payroll and accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring payroll is reviewed, finalized, and submitted accurately and on schedule. • Enter and update payroll-related changes, including deductions, garnishments, and off-cycle payments, while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements. • Produce recurring payroll registers, reconciliations, audit support documents, and accounting entries tied to payroll activity. • Complete quarterly and year-end payroll reporting tasks and assist with the preparation and distribution of tax forms such as W-2s and 1099s. • Monitor employee leave and benefit accrual balances, communicate important payroll deadlines, and review benefit-related payroll charges for accuracy. • Research payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in coordination with Human Resources and third-party payroll providers. • Perform bank reconciliations and support invoice review, coding, and payment processing related to payroll and benefits administration. • Provide guidance to staff on timekeeping procedures and maintain organized payroll files, records, and supporting documentation.
2026-10-10T00:00:00Z

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