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Payroll Specialist

Poughkeepsie, New York
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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

Silver Spring, Maryland
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in Silver Spring, Maryland through a Contract assignment. This position will independently manage end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 150 employees, including both hourly and salaried team members. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing on a bi-weekly schedule. Responsibilities: • Administer complete payroll processing for approximately 150 employees, ensuring each bi-weekly cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review time records for hourly staff, including overtime and scheduled hours, to confirm pay calculations align with approved data. • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation to meet internal standards and regulatory requirements. • Resolve payroll discrepancies by researching issues, validating data, and coordinating with appropriate stakeholders when needed. • Process payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employees while applying relevant wage, tax, and deduction rules. • Support compliance with multi-state payroll requirements and help ensure payroll practices follow applicable laws and company policies. • Work within payroll platforms such as Paychex and contribute to payroll-related system updates or transition activities as assigned. • Prepare payroll reports and summaries to support auditing, reconciliation, and management review.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Lebanon, Pennsylvania
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Join a team where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail make a direct impact!We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and support employee compensation activities. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll administration, maintaining payroll records, responding to employee inquiries, and supporting compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. Why Join Us?:• Competitive compensation and benefits package.• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.• Collaborative and supportive team environment.• Stable organization with a commitment to employee success. Responsibilities:• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees.• Review and validate timesheets, payroll changes, deductions, and benefit elections.• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation.• Maintain employee payroll records and update information as needed.• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.• Process garnishments, tax withholdings, direct deposits, and other payroll deductions.• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end reporting activities.• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.• Prepare payroll-related reports for management, audits, and internal departments.• Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to support employee onboarding, terminations, and payroll changes.• Assist with payroll process improvements and system updates.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Indianapolis, Indiana
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-location workforce in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role is responsible for managing recurring payroll cycles, reviewing employee data changes, and ensuring reporting is completed after each pay run. The ideal candidate is responsive, detail-oriented, and confident handling payroll questions from both employees and leadership. Responsibilities: • Administer biweekly payroll processing and additional off-cycle payments for a workforce of over 1,000 employees, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on schedule. • Complete post-payroll reporting after each transmission and confirm required payroll records are properly prepared and shared. • Deliver payroll reports to leaders across multiple store locations to support visibility into pay activity and related updates. • Coordinate with management on a regular basis to address timekeeping issues, missed entries, and outstanding time-off approvals before payroll deadlines. • Create payroll-related reports for executive leadership, general managers, and accounting stakeholders to support business oversight and decision-making. • Review and validate new employee setup information in the payroll system to help maintain accurate records from the start of employment. • Process employee separations in the payroll system and ensure final pay is handled in accordance with established procedures. • Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from employees and managers, researching discrepancies and resolving issues with professionalism and accuracy.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Somerset, New Jersey
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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

West Des Moines, Iowa
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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

Dallas, Texas
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 31 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent organizational abilities, and experience working with payroll systems.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process multi-state payroll for employees accurately and on schedule</li><li>Review and audit timekeeping records for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Coordinate with Human Resources and Accounting teams regarding employee changes, compensation updates, and benefits deductions</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, taxes, deductions, and direct deposit</li><li>Assist with year-end processing, including W-2 preparation and payroll reconciliations</li><li>Support payroll system updates, reporting, and process improvements</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, Minnesota
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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

Palatine, Illinois
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:· Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.· Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime· Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.· Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting· Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams· Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues· Maintain employee payroll files
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Boise, Idaho
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 26 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.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, California
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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>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oakland, California
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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

Nashua, New Hampshire
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a long-term contract assignment based in Nashua, New Hampshire. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling administrative tasks, working with data in Excel, and maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will help ensure payroll activities are completed correctly, follow established procedures, and contribute to smooth day-to-day office support. Responsibilities: • Process and review payroll-related information with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Enter, update, and maintain employee and payroll data in office systems and spreadsheets. • Use Microsoft Excel to organize records, track payroll details, and prepare routine reports. • Support day-to-day administrative activities related to payroll documentation and recordkeeping. • Follow established payroll procedures to help ensure timely and compliant processing. • Investigate discrepancies, gather needed information, and assist in resolving payroll-related issues. • Coordinate priorities effectively to meet recurring deadlines and maintain organized files.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Cary, North Carolina
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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.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Piscataway, New Jersey
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Part Time Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a company in the North Brunswick, New Jersey area. This position will focus on accurate wage processing and payroll administration. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, a solid understanding of New Jersey payroll practices, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll activities with a high level of accuracy and timeliness for employee populations that include certified payroll workers.• Prepare and submit certified payroll records.• Administer payroll for prevailing wage assignments and verify that wage rates and related documentation align with job-specific requirements.• Ensure payroll practices remain aligned with New Jersey regulations and other applicable payroll requirements.• Review payroll data in Workday, troubleshoot discrepancies, and resolve issues before final processing.• Collaborate with internal teams to confirm hours, earnings, classifications, and other payroll inputs needed for accurate payment.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, California
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Temporary to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who is highly accurate, comfortable working with paper-based time records, and confident managing payroll in a fast-paced construction environment. You will play a key part in verifying time data, resolving discrepancies across multiple job sites, and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Gather paper timesheets from internal contacts and field personnel, then organize and prepare them for payroll entry and review. • Investigate missing or unclear time details by confirming employee assignments and matching hours to the correct job sites. • Review payroll information carefully to validate rates, piece-work earnings, and other pay details before processing. • Process weekly payroll through Paychex for a large workforce, maintaining accuracy across high employee volumes. • Enter time and pay data from manual records into the payroll system while checking for duplicate names and other identifying inconsistencies. • Prepare and sort employee checks into the appropriate folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly. • Resolve payroll discrepancies promptly by researching timecards, pay calculations, and supporting documentation. • Maintain accurate payroll records and follow established procedures for weekly payroll operations in a construction setting.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Newport, Rhode Island
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations for our client in Newport, Rhode Island. This position plays a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining accurate records and supporting regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, careful attention to detail, and hands-on experience working with ADP Workforce Now. Responsibilities:• Manage the complete weekly payroll cycle, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and within established deadlines.• Examine timesheets, attendance details, and payroll entries to verify accuracy before finalizing each payroll run.• Compute employee compensation elements such as regular earnings, overtime, shift premiums, incentive pay, and other variable payments.• Apply required withholdings and deductions, including taxes, benefit contributions, and garnishment orders, with a high degree of accuracy.• Maintain organized payroll records and confirm that all payroll activity is properly approved, supported, and recorded.• Uphold compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour requirements across multiple jurisdictions.• Complete payroll tax-related activities, including filings, remittances, and related reconciliations in line with applicable deadlines.• Assist with year-end payroll tasks such as wage statement preparation, account balancing, and issue resolution.• Produce payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit support materials for Human Resources, Finance, and external reviewers
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a Southern New Jersey organization in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage high-volume, full-cycle payroll activities with accuracy and consistency across multiple states. The role focuses on ensuring timely employee payments, maintaining payroll records, and supporting day-to-day payroll operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures. • Administer multi-state payroll activities and apply appropriate federal, state, and local payroll regulations across employee populations. • Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, audit, and finalize payroll data for regular and off-cycle payroll runs. • Reconcile payroll records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues in collaboration with internal stakeholders. • Maintain payroll documentation and employee pay records to support reporting, audits, and regulatory requirements. • Review earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings to confirm correct payroll calculations before processing is completed. • Respond to employee and management inquiries related to pay, deductions, time reporting, and payroll adjustments. • Assist with payroll-related reporting and support ongoing operational improvements within payroll processes and systems.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

White Plains, New York
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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

Newburgh, New York
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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

Canton, Ohio
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a large manufacturing workforce in Canton, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll activities for approximately 1,500 employees, including union and non-union populations across hourly and salaried pay groups. The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in multi-state payroll processing, and the ability to work effectively with bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll schedules. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely pay for hourly and salaried team members. • Administer payroll for union and non-union employee groups while applying contract terms, payroll rules, and company policies correctly. • Manage multi-state payroll activities and verify compliance with applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements. • Review timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to resolve discrepancies before payroll submission. • Coordinate bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll runs and perform audits to maintain payroll accuracy and data integrity. • Use payroll and timekeeping systems such as UKG Ready, Kronos, and SAP to maintain employee payroll records and support payroll processing. • Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll data, and assist with inquiries from employees, managers, and internal stakeholders. • Support payroll-related system updates or process changes as needed while helping maintain continuity in day-to-day payroll operations.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Coppell, Texas
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 34 USD / Hourly
<ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records</li><li>Process deductions, garnishments, and benefit changes</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll regulations</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Downers Grove, Illinois
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Temporary to Hire
29.6875 - 34.375 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports accurate semi-monthly payroll processing across a multi-state workforce while also contributing to select accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll compliance knowledge, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and care. Responsibilities:• Review timekeeping records submitted by multiple locations, validate accuracy, and coordinate with managers to correct missing or inconsistent entries before payroll is finalized.• Administer semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and commission-based employees in a high-volume, multi-state environment using ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform.• Apply and maintain correct withholdings and deductions, including federal, state, and local taxes, benefit elections, wage garnishments, and other payroll-related adjustments.• Investigate payroll variances, reconcile payroll-related accounts, and resolve issues that affect employee pay or payroll balancing.• Respond to employee questions related to earnings, deductions, direct deposit, accruals, and payroll transactions in a timely and attentive manner.• Manage garnishment activity from setup through ongoing processing, while communicating required information to employees, agencies, and internal stakeholders.• Research tax registration requirements in new jurisdictions and gather documentation needed to establish employer payroll tax accounts.• Partner with government agencies and internal teams to resolve payroll tax discrepancies, support filings, and help maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Generate payroll and accounting reports, complete employment verification requests, and assist with general accounting tasks such as accounts payable support and reconciliations as needed. The salary range for this position is $27/hr to $31.25/hr. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Atlanta, Georgia
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll processing with accuracy, consistency, and strong follow-through. The role supports payroll operations for a large employee population and requires experience working within UKG Pro while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and internal standards. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll is completed accurately and on schedule. • Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll requirements correctly. • Review payroll data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and address issues related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and time reporting. • Maintain employee payroll records in UKG Pro and ensure updates are entered promptly and correctly. • Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and management to respond to payroll questions and support employee changes impacting pay. • Reconcile payroll totals, audit reports, and supporting records to confirm compliance and proper payroll execution. • Assist with payroll-related reporting, year-end activities, and documentation required for internal review or external compliance needs.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Memphis, Tennessee
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Permanent / Full Time
52000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will help manage recurring payroll activities, resolve payment-related issues, and ensure employee records are maintained with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, a service-focused mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Manage weekly and semi-monthly payroll activities by reviewing time, pay, and deduction data to confirm accuracy before processing deadlines. • Perform audit checks before and after payroll runs, correct routine variances, and elevate complex discrepancies that could affect compliance or timeliness. • Enter and update payroll-related changes such as direct deposit details, tax elections, deductions, employee updates, transfers, and authorized supplemental payments. • Examine timecards and payroll reports for incomplete or conflicting information and coordinate with managers, employees, Human Resources, and internal partners to secure corrections promptly. • Address day-to-day payroll inquiries with professionalism, document research and actions taken, and monitor issues through final resolution. • Support exception processing by handling off-cycle checks, reversals, voids, stop payments, and overpayment reviews in line with approval guidelines. • Maintain organized payroll files, audit documentation, and tracking records while safeguarding sensitive employee information. • Apply federal, state, local, and company payroll requirements consistently and report unusual transactions or potential compliance concerns as they arise. • Contribute to team effectiveness by participating in training, cross-functional support, workload balancing, and improvement efforts that strengthen payroll accuracy and service. • Identify repeated issues or unclear procedures and recommend practical changes that improve efficiency, consistency, and employee support.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

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