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Payroll Specialist
  • Cedar Knolls, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are hiring a Payroll Manager to oversee bi‑weekly payroll for a dynamic and growing company in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey. This position plays a key role in day‑to‑day payroll operations while partnering with HR and Accounting on payroll compliance, payroll reporting, and ongoing process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage bi‑weekly payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and contract employees across multiple payroll groups.</p><p>• Review and validate payroll timekeeping, attendance, and payroll input data to ensure accurate payroll calculations.</p><p>• Administer payroll components including commissions, bonuses, garnishments, deductions, and payroll tax withholdings.</p><p>• Set up, maintain, and update payroll tax accounts to support ongoing payroll compliance.</p><p>• Process payroll tax filings, payroll tax payments, and year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2 preparation.</p><p>• Prepare payroll journal entries, complete payroll reconciliations, and support payroll cost allocations to the general ledger.</p><p>• Produce payroll reports and assist with payroll audits, payroll system updates, and payroll process improvements.</p><p>• Partner closely with HR and Accounting on payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, and compensation updates.</p><p>• Ensure payroll practices remain compliant with payroll regulations, payroll tax requirements, and company policies.</p><p>• Support payroll system integrations and maintain alignment between payroll and accounting processes.</p>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a designated region in Boca Raton, Florida. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll processing accurately, respond to employee questions with professionalism, and help resolve pay-related discrepancies in a timely manner. The role requires strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the discretion to handle confidential payroll information while working closely with internal teams and site contacts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process recurring payroll cycles accurately and on schedule for employees across multiple states.<br>• Investigate payroll questions and compensation discrepancies, document each case as needed, and provide clear follow-up until resolution is reached.<br>• Partner with facility contacts to clarify employee data, deductions, and other payroll items that affect timely and accurate payment.<br>• Review payroll records, validate adjustments, and confirm earnings changes before final submission.<br>• Reconcile payroll details prior to transmission to help ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Prepare off-cycle, pay period, monthly, or quarterly payment requests based on business needs.<br>• Generate and distribute payroll checks and related notifications in alignment with site-specific instructions.<br>• Support the handling of garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders to promote timely and compliant processing.<br>• Maintain organized payroll files and documentation, and assist with special assignments provided by payroll leadership.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • New Orleans, LA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a part time Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a healthcare organization in New Orleans, Louisiana. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and deliver reliable payroll support for a large employee population. The role requires strong hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll processing and confidence working in ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population, ensuring earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying current wage and hour regulations, tax rules, and related compliance requirements.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, review employee data, and complete payroll transactions with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Audit payroll results, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues involving timekeeping, pay rates, taxes, benefits, or garnishments before final submission.</p><p>• Partner with human resources, finance, and local managers to gather payroll updates and ensure employee changes are reflected correctly in each cycle.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports and support documentation for internal review, reconciliation, and compliance-related needs.</p><p>• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally and provide timely clarification regarding pay statements, deductions, and adjustments.</p><p>• Assist with payroll process updates, including system-related changes or workflow improvements, as needed within the department.</p>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • remote
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is undergoing a major payroll transformation and is seeking a highly analytical, self-sufficient payroll professional to help stabilize and improve U.S. payroll operations. This is a critical hire for a team in transition, with an immediate need for someone who can step in, assess current processes, and drive payroll accuracy and compliance with minimal training.</p><p>This is not a payroll data entry role. The ideal candidate will bring recent, hands-on experience with <strong>ADP Workforce Now (WFN)</strong>, strong systems aptitude, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to identify issues, improve workflows, and support a broader payroll modernization effort.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Support and help streamline U.S. payroll operations during a period of transition</li><li>Ensure payroll processes align with tax compliance requirements and payroll regulations</li><li>Partner on payroll remediation efforts tied to audit findings, tax notices, and compliance gaps</li><li>Work across payroll systems including <strong>ADP Workforce Now, UKG, SAP, and SAP SuccessFactors</strong></li><li>Analyze payroll data for accuracy, trends, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities</li><li>Use advanced Excel functions to transform, validate, and reconcile payroll data</li><li>Support union payroll considerations and multi-state payroll compliance</li><li>Quickly learn new systems and adapt to changing processes and priorities</li><li>Help create structure and stability within a team that is evolving rapidly</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Chicago, IL
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><em>The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].</em></p><p><br></p><p>The best way to beat the cold is in a new role that pays more!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><p>o Process payroll for nine entities within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</p><p>o  Review and validate timekeeping, earnings, deductions, benefits, and adjustments prior to final submission.</p><p>o  Maintain payroll records and support payroll onboarding/offboarding activities.</p><p>o Reconcile the payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger for all entities. o Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries.</p><p>o  Investigate and resolve discrepancies in partnership with the Accounting/Finance team.</p><p>o Remit federal, state, and local payroll taxes accurately and on schedule.</p><p>o  Prepare and submit government reporting and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.</p><p>o  Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.</p><p>o  Set up payroll in new states, if required.</p><p>o Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll statements, including W-2s and other payroll-related filings.</p><p>o  Prepare annual W-2 reconciliations for tax workpapers.</p><p>o  Generate customized payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership as needed.</p><p>o Maximize functionality and efficiency within ADP Workforce Now.</p><p>o  Identify opportunities for process enhancements that improve payroll accuracy, controls, and operating efficiency.</p><p>o  Administer Concur and ensure efficient processing of employee reimbursements.</p><p>o  Support audits and special projects as needed.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
  • 2026-04-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Centennial, CO
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22.9615 - 26.587 USD / Hourly
  • <ul><li>Process <strong>bi-weekly/weekly payroll</strong> for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Ensure payroll accuracy, including timekeeping, deductions, benefits, and garnishments</li><li>Maintain employee data in <strong>HRIS and payroll systems</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong>new hires, onboarding, and terminations</strong></li><li>Administer benefits enrollments and respond to employee payroll/benefits questions</li><li>Support <strong>HR compliance</strong> initiatives (I-9s, audits, EEO reporting, policies)</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax filings and respond to payroll-related inquiries</li><li>Assist with <strong>year-end processing</strong>, including W-2s and audits</li><li>Support other HR functions such as performance reviews, employee relations, and recordkeeping</li></ul><p>What We’re Looking For</p><ul><li>2+ years of experience in <strong>payroll and/or human resources</strong></li><li>Working knowledge of payroll laws, wage &amp; hour compliance, and basic HR practices</li><li>Experience using payroll/HR systems such as <strong>ADP, Paychex, Paylocity, UKG, Workday, or similar</strong></li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information</li><li>Proficiency with Excel and basic reporting</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Meridian, ID
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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&#39;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.</p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • New York, NY
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in New York, New York. In this role, you will oversee comprehensive payroll operations for a dynamic healthcare organization. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your expertise in payroll systems and processes while contributing to a meaningful industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll for an employee base exceeding 500 individuals, including bi-monthly payroll cycles.<br>• Handle garnishments, deductions, 401(k) contributions, and other payroll adjustments with precision.<br>• Utilize Workday for payroll management and reporting, ensuring all data is up-to-date and accurate.<br>• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager to address ad-hoc projects and resolve payroll-related inquiries.<br>• Process payroll taxes and ensure timely submissions to relevant authorities.<br>• Administer leave of absence payments and maintain accurate records for compliance purposes.<br>• Use Jira for tracking and managing payroll-related tickets and issues.<br>• Generate detailed payroll reports and provide insights for financial and operational planning.<br>• Leverage Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting purposes.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Livonia, MI
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Livonia, Michigan. In this role, you will play a key part in managing payroll processes for a large, multi-state organization. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail, strong technical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll, including calculating gross-to-net pay for employees across multiple states and business units.<br>• Utilize Workday and ADP Workforce Now to ensure accurate and efficient payroll management.<br>• Handle multi-state payroll processing for organizations with over 500 employees, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Leverage advanced Excel skills to manage data, create reports, and perform payroll reconciliations.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and provide exceptional support in customer-facing interactions.<br>• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies or issues in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Assist with timekeeping processes, including experience with Kronos Dimensions, to ensure accurate time data.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices to ensure compliance.<br>• Generate and distribute payroll reports for internal stakeholders as needed.
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Baltimore, MD. This is a hybrid position after initial training and will partner with a tenured leadership team while owning the whole payroll process. If interested, please apply directly to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and handle updates with precision and confidentiality</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions with clarity, empathy, and professionalism</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support audits as needed</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems (we love smart efficiency)</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 32 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure compliance across all payroll functions. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable owning the payroll process, resolving discrepancies, and working cross-functionally with HR and Finance. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate payroll operations while supporting process improvements and system efficiencies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Audit payroll data, including timekeeping, deductions, and benefits</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end close</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues</li><li>Generate payroll reports and support audits</li><li>Assist with system updates, implementations, and process improvements</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Menlo Park, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring payroll processes are executed accurately and in compliance with tax regulations across multiple states. This position is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in payroll tax management and reporting, particularly in complex, multi-state environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Reconcile quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and filings to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Audit and manage remote work states for reciprocity and regulatory adherence.<br>• Review unemployment insurance across various states, assess organizational status, and address reimbursable requirements.<br>• Respond to tax inquiries and notifications from agencies promptly and effectively.<br>• Prepare and reconcile 990 forms with W-2 data for accurate reporting.<br>• Oversee W-2 and W-2C reporting processes, ensuring timely submissions.<br>• Monitor biweekly and semimonthly payrolls against compliance reports to maintain accuracy.<br>• Create and review reports for third-party entities, including quarterly submissions for specific state requirements.<br>• Stay informed about changes in payroll tax laws and ensure organizational compliance.<br>• Conduct audits on overpayment recoveries to maintain financial accuracy.
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 52.25 - 60.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p><strong>Process Documentation &amp; SOPs</strong></p><ul><li>Own the payroll documentation library (SOPs, desk procedures, playbooks, RACI, controls narratives, and process maps).</li><li>Create role‑based, step‑by‑step procedures for recurring cycles (regular, off‑cycle, retro, year‑end, bonuses, leaves, etc).</li><li>Document Workday flows, upstream/downstream dependencies, and integrations impacting payroll (KRONOS timekeeping, benefits, GL, cash).</li><li>Version, review, and publish documents, with clear naming conventions and change history.</li></ul><p><strong>Controls &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Define and maintain key controls (preventive and detective) for earnings, deductions, taxes, retirement plans (e.g., 403(b)), and audits.</li><li>Partner with Internal Audit/Accounting on control design, walkthroughs, and SOX‑aligned evidence.</li><li>Implement and refine checklists and validation steps for pre‑payroll processing, payroll run, reconciliation, and post‑pay cycle activities, including funding requests.</li><li>Standardize retro and exception handling (e.g., on‑call, overtime, garnishments, leaves).</li></ul><p><strong>Quality &amp; Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Lead process mapping (SIPOC &amp; swimlanes) to identify gaps, risks, and simplification opportunities.</li><li>Create QA frameworks and peer review protocols for documentation updates.</li><li>Monitor error trends (e.g., retro adjustments, off‑cycles, escalations); recommend fixes and create knowledge articles.</li></ul><p><strong>Enablement &amp; Change Management</strong></p><ul><li>Build quick‑reference guides, decision trees, and training for Payroll Specialists/Payroll Partners.</li><li>Coordinate change notes and release communications when Workday configuration/processes change.</li><li>Ensure documents are accessible, searchable, and aligned with access controls.</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Salem, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking dedicated Payroll Specialists who are detail-oriented, proficient in tax related regulations, and has experience utilizing an automated payroll system. The chosen candidates will play a crucial role in managing all payroll related functions including the accurate and timely payment of salaries, benefits, and taxes.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process company payroll in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Calculate and deduct appropriate amounts from payroll including tax deductions and benefits.</li><li>Utilize automated payroll systems similar to ADP for processing payroll and taxes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.</li><li>Reconcile and verify accuracy of payroll and benefit data.</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and handle employee payroll queries.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accurate payroll reports and statements.</li><li>Manage annual payroll audits.</li><li>Stay current with payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Fresno, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Fresno, California. This role is integral to ensuring accurate payroll processing and effective benefits administration while maintaining compliance with company policies and legal regulations. The ideal candidate will excel in managing employee compensation, benefits programs, and providing timely support to staff regarding payroll and benefits inquiries.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll for all employees, including hourly and salaried staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.<br>• Administer employee benefits programs such as health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.<br>• Maintain and update employee benefits records, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.<br>• Collaborate with the HR team to support onboarding processes related to payroll and benefits.<br>• Address payroll and benefits-related issues, resolving discrepancies promptly and effectively.<br>• Prepare and manage personnel action forms, handling sensitive information with confidentiality.<br>• Manage payroll adjustments, including deductions, overtime, bonuses, and special payments.<br>• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies concerning compensation and benefits.<br>• Provide recommendations to improve benefits programs based on performance evaluations.<br>• Ensure data entry accuracy within payroll software and employee records systems.
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PAYROLL SPECIALIST - HYBRID 2 DAYS ONSITE</strong></p><p><strong>90K-100K</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our expanding team. This role is vital to ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while supporting employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries. As a senior member of the payroll team, you will manage key aspects of payroll administration, reporting, and system maintenance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.</p><p>• Handle payroll transactions such as manual checks, pay adjustments, bonuses, reimbursements, leave processing, and garnishments.</p><p>• Ensure timely and correct payment of payroll taxes and other deductions.</p><p>• Conduct audits and reconcile payroll data, including reconciling balance sheets and preparing tax compliance schedules.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation and validation of W-2 forms and maintain alignment with the general ledger.</p><p>• Provide guidance to employees and managers on complex payroll issues, offering solutions and support.</p><p>• Respond to inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies regarding payroll matters.</p><p>• Maintain payroll systems by updating cost centers, codes, and ensuring system functionality.</p><p>• Generate payroll reports and perform detailed data analysis for business insights.</p><p>• Develop and document payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and compliance.</p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support employees through timely and reliable pay processing. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax requirements, and high-volume payroll administration in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring wages are calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Manage payroll activities while applying current federal, state, and local regulations to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Review employee time records for completeness and accuracy, following up on discrepancies before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Process bi-monthly payroll cycles and verify deductions, earnings, reimbursements, and adjustments are properly recorded.</p><p>• Maintain payroll data within systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity, ensuring employee information remains current and accurate.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile payroll tax information, support filings, and address payroll-related issues in coordination with internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, timesheets, deductions, and payroll records with professionalism and timeliness.</p><p>• Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and other payroll functions that support operational accuracy and compliance.</p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Description</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Payroll Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Contract to Perm </p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $30 - $38 hourly </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to find an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong>. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your payroll career while working closely with a supportive and collaborative team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process semi-monthly, biweekly, or weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including wage adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax withholding.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.</li><li>Respond promptly to employee inquiries about payroll, deductions, or tax issues.</li><li>Assist with annual reporting requirements, including W-2 and 1099 processing.</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, overtime, and commissions where applicable.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate onboarding of employee information.</li><li>Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations, including applicable state or regional requirements.</li><li>Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors or agencies when necessary.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20.5865 - 26.29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-permanent opportunity based in Baltimore, Maryland. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can efficiently manage high-volume payroll operations with a focus on compliance and accuracy. A strong background in payroll systems, employee onboarding, and compensation analysis, as well as excellent analytical and organizational skills, is essential.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee biweekly payroll check distribution, including the receipt and coordination of check mailing or in-person delivery.</li><li>Handle tasks related to check cancellations, overpayments, stop payments, voided checks, and reissuance.</li><li>Process and verify pre-employment requests to facilitate timely and accurate onboarding.</li><li>Run system queries to identify and resolve check address discrepancies, working collaboratively with employees and departments.</li><li>Review and address errors in payroll-related documents, such as tax forms and direct deposit submissions.</li><li>Ensure that all employment and rehire documentation adheres to federal requirements, including compliance with I-9 regulations and retirement selections.</li><li>Monitor and maintain data integrity within human resource systems, resolving issues related to payroll, benefits, and position management.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert regarding employment classifications for Student and Graduate Assistants, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.</li><li>Provide technical support and troubleshooting for payroll systems.</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal departments and employees to resolve payroll-related inquiries.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Charleston, SC
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a non-profit organization in North Charleston, South Carolina on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role supports a high-volume payroll environment serving approximately 1,500 employees across weekly and biweekly pay cycles. The position works closely with the Payroll Manager and plays an important part in maintaining accurate, timely payroll operations within a collaborative accounting team of four professionals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population, ensuring weekly and biweekly pay runs are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.<br>• Review payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, time records, and adjustments before final submission.<br>• Partner with the Payroll Manager to resolve payroll discrepancies, respond to employee pay-related questions, and support day-to-day payroll operations.<br>• Maintain payroll records and prepare reports using payroll systems and Excel to support audits, reconciliations, and internal review needs.<br>• Assist with daily pay administration and related payroll processes to ensure employees are paid correctly through available pay options.<br>• Coordinate with the accounting team to support payroll-related reconciliations and ensure proper documentation is retained.<br>• Contribute to ongoing payroll process improvements and support payroll system-related tasks as needed under department leadership.
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Bryn Mawr, PA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll operation in Pennsylvania. This Long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage complex multi-state processing, maintain strong accuracy under tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively with finance, HR, and IT partners. The role focuses on delivering reliable full-cycle payroll support across multiple employee groups while helping ensure data integrity, compliance, and timely issue resolution.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across several payroll groups in multiple states.</p><p>• Review, validate, and reconcile payroll data using advanced Excel functions to improve accuracy and resolve discrepancies before final submission. </p><p>• Support payroll activities employees while maintaining compliance with applicable policies and pay practices.</p><p>• Partner with finance on general ledger balancing and assist with payroll-related tax tasks and supporting documentation.</p><p>• Process employee deductions and benefit-related payroll items, including retirement contributions and other voluntary withholdings.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll questions by working closely with internal teams such as HR, finance, and IT.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and reporting to help ensure timely, accurate, and auditable payroll outcomes.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll-related system and process updates as needed within the scope of daily operations.</p>
  • 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce across multiple states and union jurisdictions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, you will excel in this position.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly payroll for various entities, covering approximately one hundred employees across different states, unions, and job sites.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll, garnishments, and labor laws.<br>• Handle payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting, such as W-2s and 1099s.<br>• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to resolve discrepancies related to timekeeping, benefits, and employment changes.<br>• Conduct system audits, troubleshoot payroll errors, and maintain the accuracy and integrity of payroll data.<br>• Generate customized payroll reports for job costing, audits, and management review.<br>• Monitor and stay updated on payroll trends and regulatory changes specific to the construction industry.
  • 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client, located near downtown Houston, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a contract role within their Shared Services team. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, you’ll play a key part in preparing and processing all aspects of union and non-union payroll within weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll cycles.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately process high-volume payrolls according to the established schedule and SOX compliance, using timekeeping system files, spreadsheet uploads, and manual data entry for employee hours.</li><li>Balance payroll and reconcile discrepancies quickly prior to transmission to the service provider.</li><li>Process overtime pay and ensure compliance with multi-state requirements.</li><li>Handle bonuses, special payments, and both cash and non-cash taxable fringe benefits.</li><li>Maintain employee records for direct deposits, garnishments, and tax setup (federal and state).</li><li>Calculate and process manual checks as needed.</li><li>Compile union packets for payment submissions and maintain a database of active unions, contract dates, and rates.</li><li>Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from employees, HR, and managers, providing outstanding customer service.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of payroll information.</li><li>Support additional projects or duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Memphis, TN
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 24 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • Part-Time Payroll Specialist (On-Site) Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM We are seeking a part-time Payroll Specialist to join our team, with potential to transition into a permanent, permanent role. This position is 100% on-site and supports a team of approximately 50 employees. Responsibilities: Process weekly payroll across 3 payrolls Manage garnishments, deductions, and 401(k) contributions Handle payroll discrepancies and ensure accuracy/compliance Utilize ADP for payroll processing Qualifications: Experience with ADP required Certified payroll experience preferred Construction industry knowledge strongly preferred Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple payrolls This is a great opportunity for someone looking for part-time hours with long-term potential!
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
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