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Payroll Specialist

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

Payroll Specialist

Piscataway, NJ
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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.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Lebanon, PA
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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

Somerset, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Somerset, New Jersey. This Contract position requires someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and employee confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll environments and hands-on knowledge of UKG platforms. Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.• Administer payroll activity across multiple states while following applicable tax regulations, wage laws, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, and UKG Ready to enter, validate, reconcile, and maintain payroll data with a high level of accuracy.• Review timekeeping, earnings, garnishments, benefits, and other payroll inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Prepare payroll reports, audit supporting records, and maintain documentation needed for internal controls and compliance reviews.• Respond to employee and management questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a timely and courteous manner.• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure personnel changes, compensation updates, and tax information are reflected correctly in payroll systems
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

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

Payroll Specialist

Poughkeepsie, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and supporting related compliance and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and precision. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely support.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year‑end activities (W‑2s, 1099s), and system updates.</li><li>Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Silver Spring, MD
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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

Houston, TX
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a contract assignment. This role is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy and consistency across multiple jurisdictions. The selected candidate will play a key part in ensuring timely payroll processing for a large employee population while maintaining compliance with established policies and payroll regulations. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion. • Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements. • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings. • Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, review data, and resolve processing issues. • Audit payroll inputs and outputs to identify discrepancies and correct errors before final submission. • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a thorough and timely manner. • Prepare payroll reports and support documentation needed for reconciliation, recordkeeping, and management review.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will manage payroll activities for a workforce of more than 100 employees across U.S. and international operations while also providing administrative support to key human resources programs. This position is ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, confidentiality, and service as they support payroll processing, employee lifecycle tasks, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR coordination. Responsibilities:• Administer bi-monthly payroll for U.S. employees and coordinate with an external provider to ensure accurate pay processing for staff.• Maintain employee payroll data, including compensation updates, deductions, garnishments, benefit elections, new employee entries, and employer contributions to support compliant and accurate payroll records.• Research payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for internal review and recordkeeping.• Support employee onboarding and separation activities by handling documentation, updating systems, verifying employment details, and establishing payroll records.• Assist with HR compliance activities and audits related to retirement plans, workers' compensation, and other required reporting.• Oversee benefit-related vendor administration for medical, dental, vision, and life plans, including invoice review and reconciliation as needed.• Provide administrative support for recruiting and internal operations by helping post openings, coordinate interviews, arrange meetings, prepare non-disclosure agreements, and assist with employee events and service award tracking.• Contribute to annual benefits enrollment activities by helping organize materials, answer routine questions, and support process coordination. This is an onsite role, with onsite parking available. 4+ years of full cycle payroll processing in ADP is required. Beginning pay for this opportunity is $60-75k, depending upon qualifications. Benefits are offered including health, dental, 401k, and PTO. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly for consideration.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Dallas, TX
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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

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

Payroll Specialist

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

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions in a healthcare setting, including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company </li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary to Hire
32 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a reliable Payroll Specialist to join a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing organization in Concord, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can oversee weekly payroll with precision while also supporting core human resources activities. The position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating benefit and leave administration, and helping the HR team stay aligned with compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are completed accurately and on schedule. • Verify payroll data by reviewing hours, taxes, benefit withholdings, retirement contributions, and other earnings or deduction entries before each pay cycle is finalized. • Prepare and submit required payroll tax payments and related filings, and administer wage garnishments and other mandatory deductions. • Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee questions, and resolve discrepancies through careful research and documentation. • Maintain secure payroll files and support reporting and reconciliation activities to help ensure clean and accurate records. • Assist with benefits administration by reconciling insurance invoices, updating enrollment information, and coordinating with carriers when issues arise. • Track leave activity and maintain organized documentation for absences and employee support matters tied to payroll and benefits. • Support human resources operations by preparing employment documentation, coordinating interviews, assisting with onboarding, and maintaining personnel records. • Monitor employment eligibility documentation, help conduct periodic audits, and contribute to HR compliance efforts while protecting confidential employee information.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

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

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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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

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

Payroll Specialist

Perrysburg, OH
remote
Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a growing workload through a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Ohio. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage payroll activities with accuracy, adapt to shifting priorities, and contribute effectively in a flexible remote environment. The position offers approximately 30 hours per week and will play an important part in maintaining timely payroll operations while assisting with related administrative needs. Responsibilities: • Process payroll activities accurately and on schedule, ensuring employee pay, deductions, and related records are handled with precision. • Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed. • Maintain and update payroll information within payroll and accounting systems to support reliable recordkeeping. • Assist with benefit and retirement-related payroll items, including applicable deductions and contributions. • Prepare payroll-related reports, audits, and reconciliations to help ensure compliance and data integrity. • Support workflow demands created by increased business volume and provide dependable assistance across payroll operations. • Use spreadsheet tools and payroll platforms to organize, analyze, and validate compensation data efficiently. • Contribute to additional payroll or administrative tasks as priorities shift and business needs evolve.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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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

Newburgh, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and supporting related compliance and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and precision. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely support.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year‑end activities (W‑2s, 1099s), and system updates.</li><li>Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

White Plains, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing and supporting related compliance and reporting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, deep payroll knowledge, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and precision. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and work with HR, Finance, and managers to resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Manage employee payroll inquiries and provide timely support.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation for audit readiness.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year‑end activities (W‑2s, 1099s), and system updates.</li><li>Support process improvements and contribute to enhancing payroll accuracy and efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ann Arbor, MI
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
Location: Metro Detroit / Ann Arbor, MI Compensation: Up to $35/hour (based on experience) Ready for Your Next Career Challenge? If you're looking for a permanent role that offers stability, variety, and the chance to work on exciting projects, this is your opportunity to thrive! Join Robert Half as a Payroll Specialist in our permanent Engagement detail oriented or Loan Staff program and take your career to new heights. As a Loan Staff employee, you’ll work with top-tier clients across industries while enjoying the benefits of permanent employment, competitive pay, and unmatched detail oriented development. Every engagement is a chance to grow, learn, and make a real impact. Note: Candidates must be commutable to the Metro Detroit / Ann Arbor territory. Why You’ll Love This Role • Diverse Projects: Work with a variety of organizations—from startups to global enterprises—on meaningful payroll assignments. • Guaranteed Pay: You’re paid for a minimum of 37.5 hours/week, even between engagements. • Career Growth: Build your resume fast, master new systems, and expand your expertise across industries. • detail oriented Development: Take advantage of education reimbursement, training programs, and mentorship. • Premium Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and bonus opportunities. What You’ll Do As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll be a key player in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations for our clients. Your responsibilities include: • Processing payroll accurately and on time, including wages, overtime, deductions, and reimbursements • Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations • Preparing and filing payroll tax documents (W-2s, 1099s) and reporting to government agencies • Maintaining up-to-date employee records, including tax forms, benefits, and direct deposit info • Resolving payroll discrepancies and employee concerns with professionalism • Generating payroll reports for audits, planning, and internal use • Managing timekeeping systems and ensuring accurate compensation • Collaborating with HR and accounting teams to integrate payroll with benefits and general ledger systems We’re seeking detail-oriented, adaptable professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments. Ideal candidates will have: • A degree in Accounting or a related field (or equivalent experience) • At least 1 year of payroll or transactional accounting experience • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs a plus) • Familiarity with payroll systems and accounting software • Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset • Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to work independently Perks & Benefits • Competitive salary • 2.5 weeks of paid time off + 11 paid holidays annually • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • Paid certifications and training • Referral and bonus programs • Work-life balance support
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Newport, RI
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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

Memphis, TN
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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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