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730 results for Payroll Officer jobs

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports accurate and timely payroll and benefits administration for a workforce that includes hourly and salaried employees across multiple shifts. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, thrives in an onsite environment, and can manage employee data, deductions, and benefit-related processes with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 170 employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, and shift differentials are calculated accurately.<br>• Review payroll records and partner with supervisors who maintain timecards to resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Administer payroll activities for both hourly and salaried staff, including employees working across multiple schedules and shifts.<br>• Maintain employee payroll data in Paylocity and verify changes related to pay rates, deductions, and employment status updates.<br>• Coordinate benefit-related payroll items, including retirement contributions and deductions associated with medical and dental plans.<br>• Submit and reconcile 401(k) contribution activity with the retirement plan provider to support accurate funding and reporting.<br>• Support payroll compliance by following established wage, tax, and recordkeeping requirements for applicable jurisdictions.<br>• Assist with payroll-related reporting, audits, and process improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Work onsite during regular business hours to provide dependable support for payroll and benefits administration.<br>• Contribute to payroll process updates or system-related changes as needed while maintaining continuity in day-to-day operations.
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key part in processing payroll for a multi-entity organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position offers the opportunity to work on-site four days a week initially, transitioning to three days on-site as the role progresses.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees and independent contractors across multiple states and entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Validate time and attendance records while providing training and support to managers and employees as needed.<br>• Research and process employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings in accordance with applicable laws.<br>• Manage payroll exceptions, including commissions, bonuses, and expense reports, while ensuring accurate and timely processing.<br>• Set up and maintain payroll tax accounts for new entities, including registrations for federal, state, and local requirements.<br>• Coordinate with the Accounting team to ensure timely payroll tax filings and payments.<br>• Process employee lifecycle changes, such as new team members, terminations, and pay adjustments, and generate summary reports for management.<br>• Reconcile payroll general ledger integrations to ensure accurate labor cost allocations and compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Oversee the preparation and distribution of annual W-2s and 1099s.<br>• Stay informed of changes in employment tax laws and ensure updates are reflected in payroll processes.
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Saint Charles, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing team in Illinois in a contract role with the potential to become permanent. This position supports a diverse client base by managing payroll operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing reporting documents that help businesses stay compliant and organized. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong accounting awareness, and confidence working with client information in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage recurring payroll cycles for multiple business clients, ensuring accurate and timely completion of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly pay runs.</p><p>• Collect and review payroll data from clients, verify pay details such as earnings, deductions, overtime, and bonuses, and enter information into the appropriate systems.</p><p>• Respond to client questions related to payroll activity, pay records, tax items, and processing concerns with professionalism and accuracy.</p><p>• Prepare payroll tax filings and related documentation for agencies, while supporting required monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting deliverables.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee compensation details, benefit deductions, wage rates, and onboarding records to support accurate payroll administration.</p><p>• Perform bookkeeping activities for assigned clients, including recording bank and credit card transactions and generating financial statements for review.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts to identify discrepancies, correct posting issues, and support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Assist with after-the-fact payroll processing and contribute to additional compliance tasks such as sales tax reporting as training progresses.</p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in North Houston, Texas. In this role, you will oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations. This position offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth in attention to detail, and access to comprehensive benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Input payroll data into internal systems and Excel spreadsheets for seamless processing.</p><p>• Manage monthly commission and bonus payouts with precision.</p><p>• Update employee records with changes such as salary adjustments and other employment details.</p><p>• Develop and implement ideas to improve payroll efficiency and workflows.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and management teams to support special projects and ad hoc requests.</p><p>• Process and document wage garnishments accurately.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll calculations.</p><p>• Address employee inquiries related to compensation in a timely manner.</p><p>• Coordinate closely with accounting teams across various departments.</p><p>• Safeguard employee information and maintain confidentiality at all times.</p>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, a high level of confidentiality, and experience managing payroll systems.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for all employees</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws and payroll tax regulations</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, and deductions (benefits, garnishments, etc.)</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to ensure accurate data flow</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s)</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z
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
  • 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
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Lakewood, CO
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Lakewood, Colorado, on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is centered around managing payroll for a diverse workforce across multiple business units within the hospitality and entertainment industry. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while collaborating with various internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll for a workforce of approximately 2,500 employees across various business units, including gaming, hospitality, and entertainment.<br>• Administer payroll for permanent, part-time, and seasonal employees, ensuring adherence to company policies and deadlines.<br>• Manage payroll operations across multiple locations, addressing state-specific regulations and differing pay schedules, including weekly cycles for Nevada.<br>• Ensure compliance with tip reporting and regulatory requirements specific to gaming and restaurant environments.<br>• Utilize payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar platforms to handle employee data, payroll calculations, and reporting.<br>• Collaborate with HR to support employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, terminations, pay adjustments, and job changes.<br>• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries while conducting data audits in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.<br>• Generate and analyze payroll reports using Excel to validate data and assist with reconciliations.<br>• Work with payroll tax leadership to ensure accurate tax filings and compliance, without directly managing tax functions.<br>• Contribute during periods of organizational growth and restructuring to support expanding gaming and entertainment properties.
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Lake Hiawatha, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee bi‑weekly, multi‑state payroll for a growing organization in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey. This role combines end‑to‑end payroll processing with accounting support, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll while partnering closely with Human Resources and Accounting. The position offers ownership of payroll operations along with exposure to reconciliation, reporting, and ongoing process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>· Collaborate closely with HR and Accounting on payroll-related employee changes, payroll adjustments, and special payroll projects </p><p>· Maintain payroll compliance by ensuring all payroll activities align with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements </p><p>· Generate payroll reports and payroll analytics; support payroll audits, payroll testing, and payroll system updates </p><p>· Process bi-weekly payroll for a multi-state employee population, including hourly, salaried, and contract payroll groups </p><p>· Set up, update, and maintain payroll tax accounts across multiple payroll jurisdictions </p><p>· Review, validate, and approve payroll timekeeping and payroll attendance data for accurate payroll processing </p><p>· Prepare payroll journal entries, perform payroll reconciliations, and allocate payroll labor costs appropriately </p><p>· Manage payroll tax filings, payroll tax payments, and year-end payroll processes, including W-2 payroll preparation </p><p>· Calculate and administer payroll commissions, payroll bonuses, payroll deductions, payroll garnishments, and payroll tax withholdings </p><p>· Support payroll system integrations and ensure seamless payroll-to-general-ledger processes</p>
  • 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Fresno, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Fresno, California. In this role, you will oversee the preparation, processing, and auditing of payroll for multiple dealership locations, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll regulations and the ability to handle complex payroll functions with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple dealership locations, including hourly wages, salaries, commissions, overtime, and other adjustments.<br>• Review and audit timecards and payroll data for accuracy, addressing discrepancies with managers as needed.<br>• Maintain employee payroll records, including updates for new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, benefits deductions, and garnishments.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, as well as company policies and dealership procedures.<br>• Generate and reconcile payroll-related reports, such as earnings, taxes, and deductions, and assist with month-end and year-end reporting.<br>• Address employee inquiries about pay, timekeeping, and deductions in a timely and thorough manner.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless payroll processing and reporting.<br>• Support audits by providing payroll documentation and assisting in compliance reviews.<br>• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Olympia, 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>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Kent, 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
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a tax consulting team in Minneapolis, Minnesota on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who understands the full payroll cycle, works accurately under deadline-driven conditions, and can manage multiple priorities in a busy office setting. The position requires strong knowledge of payroll calculations, compliance requirements, and client service, with a hands-on approach to maintaining accurate records and meeting filing deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing, including calculating wages, issuing payments, preparing pay statements, and coordinating direct deposit transactions.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll records by updating employee details, organizing client documentation, and ensuring all information is current and complete.<br>• Handle federal and state payroll tax activities, including preparing payments, submitting filings, and monitoring compliance with applicable regulations.<br>• Produce supporting payroll reports and complete documentation needed for audits, employment verification, benefits administration, and related requests.<br>• Manage recurring tax obligations by submitting monthly and quarterly payroll tax payments within required deadlines.<br>• Prepare and file year-end and quarterly payroll forms such as 941, 940, W-2, W-3, and 1099 documentation with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Apply practical knowledge of payroll calculations beyond simple time entry to ensure correct earnings, deductions, and tax treatment across payroll cycles.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
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