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Payroll Specialist

Canton, OH
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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.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mt. Laurel, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We have partnered with a non-profit on their search for a Payroll Specialist with proven expertise processing payroll for 300+ individuals and the ability to resolve payroll tax inquires. As the Payroll Specialist, you will process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely, review timekeeping administration, prepare journal entries, maintain client records, reconcile payroll, process garnishments/deductions, prepare payroll adjustments, coordinate with HR department as needed, assist with benefits enrollment, and join in the audit process. This candidate must have knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws, and have the ability to prepare filings for federal and state quarterly and annual payroll reports. How you will make an impact· Enter and process payroll data· Adjust payroll errors· Assist with general accounting tasks· Handle incoming payroll call inquiries· Perform payroll audits· Complete payroll journal entries· Respond to payroll inquiries· Tax Reporting· Process year end tax documents· Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Hebron, KY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Hebron, Kentucky on a Contract basis. This position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations with accuracy and consistency across a large employee population in multiple states. The role will focus on ensuring timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting day-to-day payroll activities using ADP, Workday, Paychex or similar payroll systems. Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.• Use payroll software to review payroll data, validate entries, and complete payroll runs efficiently.• Audit timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings to identify and resolve discrepancies before finalizing payroll.• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and provide timely resolution for employees.• Support payroll-related updates, process improvements, or system-related changes as needed within the payroll function.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

St Marys City, MD
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Temporary to Hire
31.825 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for a higher education environment in Maryland. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can balance precision, confidentiality, and strong collaboration while managing payroll activities for a diverse employee population. The role works closely with human resources leadership to maintain compliant payroll practices, support reporting needs, and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multiple employee groups, ensuring accurate calculations, timely submission, and adherence to applicable policies and regulations. • Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation for permanent, contingent, and student employees, keeping files organized, current, and audit-ready. • Coordinate salary updates, stipends, contract pay changes, promotions, and other compensation adjustments with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders. • Manage year-end payroll activities and prepare required information for audits, serving as a key point of contact for external and legislative reviewers. • Update and maintain employee data within payroll and HR systems, ensuring information integrity across contracts, status changes, and personnel actions. • Partner with HR leadership to support policy administration, employee training needs, and feedback processes that improve workforce operations. • Act as a liaison with central payroll and budget-related agencies to resolve payroll issues, submit required transactions, and support compensation administration. • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and compliance-related personnel and payroll reporting. • Support payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities, and assist employees with questions related to pay, timekeeping, and attendance. • Serve in designated compliance and employee-relations support functions, including campus security authority responsibilities and backup participation in unemployment hearings when needed.
2026-11-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Rochester, NY
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
Job DescriptionRobert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our clients. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll accurately and efficiently, maintaining employee records, and supporting compliance with payroll regulations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees accurately and on time</li><li>Review timekeeping records and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee and compensation data</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and related reporting</li></ul>
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Stamford, CT
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 40 USD / Hourly
Job SummaryWe are hiring a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, employee record maintenance, and payroll-related compliance activities. This role is responsible for helping ensure timely and accurate payroll while responding to employee inquiries and supporting reporting needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, and able to manage confidential information professionally.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll and review payroll data for accuracy</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and updates</li><li>Assist with timekeeping review and payroll adjustments</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to payroll</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal policies and payroll procedures</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams on payroll-related matters</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end payroll activities</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Dallas, TX
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Permanent / Full Time
68000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. (Foreign payroll experience is not required) This position plays a key role in maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, supporting reporting and reconciliations, and serving as an internal resource for payroll systems and processes. Based in Dallas, Texas, the role partners closely with payroll leadership and finance to strengthen controls, resolve issues, and improve day-to-day payroll administration. Responsibilities:• Administer complete payroll processing activities for employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.• Handle standard and non-routine payroll items such as incentive payments, commissions, separations, final pay, garnishments, deductions, and other special earnings adjustments.• Serve as the internal point of expertise for payroll system administration, including configuration support, workflow maintenance, tax setup, reporting, and connected system functions.• Review payroll output for accuracy, research exceptions, and help maintain approval procedures, internal controls, and audit preparedness.• Maintain payroll schedules, support funding coordination, complete reconciliations, and generate payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders.• Work in close partnership with Finance to support payroll accounting needs and ensure alignment between payroll activity and financial records.• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including withholding obligations and jurisdiction-specific regulations across multiple states.• Assist with filings, payments, registrations, year-end activities, and ongoing administration related to unemployment, disability, and other payroll tax programs.• Monitor changing payroll legislation affecting multi-state and remote employees, and help address compliance risks through process improvements and corrective actions.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Greensboro, NC
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Temporary to Hire
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Greensboro, North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support a high-volume employee population. Responsibilities:• Process complete payroll cycles for a large employee base, ensuring timely and accurate wage calculations, deductions, and distributions.• Administer payroll for employees working in multiple states while applying applicable tax rules, wage laws, and compliance requirements.• Use payroll platforms such as Workday and ADP Workforce Now to review records, validate entries, and complete payroll processing tasks.• Audit payroll data on a regular basis to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and maintain accurate employee compensation records.• Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping, earnings, and deduction information needed for each payroll run.• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on payments, withholdings, and adjustments.• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for leadership, audits, and compliance reviews.• Maintain current knowledge of payroll regulations and apply updates to processes as needed to support ongoing compliance.
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Murray, UT
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing organization in Murray, Utah. This position is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding payroll-related questions. <ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll deductions</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee information within payroll systems</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Process garnishments, wage assignments, and other payroll adjustments</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related activities with Human Resources and Accounting teams</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end processes</li></ul>
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Francisco, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in California. This role is ideal for someone who is organized and confident handling end-to-end payroll activities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will help maintain compliance, resolve payroll issues, and support employees with care. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll, including payroll adjustments, deductions, direct deposits, PTO approvals, W-4 updates, meal break waivers, and manual checks.</li><li>Prepare and submit union benefit payments and maintain accurate payroll records.</li><li>Review, organize, and validate labor reports and payroll documentation to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.</li><li>Administer wage garnishments and employee payroll-related communications with government agencies.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain payroll audit procedures to ensure data accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Generate payroll reports for Accounting, department leaders, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Analyze, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and payroll information.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and field locations to support payroll operations and business objectives.</li><li>Support company policies, compliance requirements, and training initiatives.</li><li>Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by management.</li><li>Represent the company professionally and support organizational and marketing initiatives.</li><li>Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining strong attendance and reliability.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mount Vernon, WA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Mount Vernon, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance, and resolving payroll issues in a high-volume environment. The role calls for strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll tax reporting, and the ability to work effectively with payroll records, audits, and employee inquiries. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 3,000 employees while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. • Prepare and review payroll documents such as wage statements, tax filings, and related records to support compliant payroll operations. • Administer employee garnishments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable requirements. • Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and correct errors to maintain accurate employee compensation records. • Support payroll audits by gathering documentation, validating transactions, and responding to internal or external review requests. • Complete and review quarterly payroll tax reporting, including Form 941, to help ensure regulatory compliance. • Generate and distribute year-end payroll records, including W-2 forms, with careful attention to accuracy and timing. • Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and track payroll-related trends or exceptions.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 32 USD / Hourly
An established manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a busy production workforce. This position is especially well suited for someone who enjoys working through timekeeping details, investigating discrepancies, and partnering with supervisors to make sure employees are paid correctly and on time.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly production, warehouse, and administrative employees.</li><li>Audit employee timecards, shift differentials, overtime, attendance, and missed punches.</li><li>Collect and verify supervisor approvals before payroll deadlines.</li><li>Enter new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and employee deductions.</li><li>Investigate payroll discrepancies and respond to employee questions.</li><li>Maintain payroll files and assist with wage garnishments and payroll deductions.</li><li>Prepare payroll summaries and support periodic audits and reconciliations.</li></ul>
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Tacoma, WA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
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.Responsibilities:<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>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Kent, WA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
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.Responsibilities:<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>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

La Jolla, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage payroll processing with accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees on a regular schedule.</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll deductions.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy in the payroll system.</li><li>Handle payroll adjustments, garnishments, bonuses, and other special payments.</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll procedures.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support month-end and year-end payroll activities.</li><li>Assist with tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and payroll compliance requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with human resources and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee and compensation data.</li><li>Support audits and maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 36 USD / Hourly
A professional firm in West LA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a long-term contract to provide day-to-day payroll processing support during a major implementation project. This is a hands-on interim opportunity for a payroll professional who can step in quickly and manage daily payroll operations with accuracy, urgency, and attention to compliance. This role supports payroll operations for approximately 1,500 employees across both hourly and salaried populations in a complex, multi-location environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with multi-state payroll processing, high-volume payroll operations, and enterprise systems. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport day-to-day payroll operations and processing activities for a multi-location employee base. Respond to and manage payroll-related casework through ServiceNow, escalating issues as needed.Review incoming ad hoc payroll requests and route them appropriately for payroll processing. Prepare EIBs for payroll processing based on approved requests. Set up payroll for new hires, including confirming address, tax setup, and banking details, and following up directly with employees when needed. Coordinate with benefits partners to obtain retroactive benefits support when required. Manage payroll-related to-do items connected to leave of absence (LOA/RLOA) processes. Escalate urgent payroll change notices, including releases, terminations, and off-cycle bonus items. Perform payroll account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies related to cash and tax reporting. Complete daily payroll-to-bank cash and tax collection reconciliations. Follow up with employees regarding NOC/ACH returns and updated banking information. Process payroll with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, garnishments, and core payroll administration. Partner with payroll leadership to maintain continuity while the internal team supports a broader implementation initiative. Required Qualifications4–7 years of payroll experience, or equivalent hands-on payroll operations background. Strong experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll. Experience supporting payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. Hands-on experience with Workday is required.Familiarity with EIB processing and ServiceNow case management. Experience with payroll reconciliations, discrepancy investigation, and payroll support tasks. Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite role in West LA, Monday - Friday 8-5PM. Pay is based on experience, between $30-36/hr.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
35 - 42 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a part-time experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and precision. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working with ADP Workforce Now and handling complex payroll activities in a fast-paced environment. This role is expected to work 15 hours per week. Responsibilities:• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy from data review through final distribution.• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying relevant wage, tax, and compliance requirements.• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information.• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll data for regular and off-cycle payments.• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders.• Review timekeeping and related payroll inputs to confirm completeness and alignment with company policies.• Prepare payroll reports, audit findings, and supporting documentation for leadership, finance, and compliance needs.
2026-11-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Okemos, MI
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Permanent / Full Time
27 - 31 USD / Hourly
Location: Okemos, MI - On-siteStarting pay: Up to $31/hour Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage their complex payroll for a mid-sized workforce in Okemos, Michigan. This position plays an important role in maintaining payroll records, applying multi-state pay rules, and supporting a smooth employee payment experience. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and hands-on experience handling the full payroll cycle. Responsibilities:• Process end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 100 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion each pay period.• Administer multi-state payroll transactions while applying relevant wage, tax, and deduction requirements across jurisdictions.• Maintain payroll data, review timesheets and earnings entries, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.• Verify employee pay changes, including new hires, status updates, deductions, and other compensation-related adjustments.• Reconcile payroll records and support reporting needs by preparing payroll summaries and related documentation.• Respond to employee and internal payroll questions with professionalism, clarity, and discretion.• Partner with internal teams to help maintain compliant payroll practices and support any payroll-related process updates when needed. For immediate consideration email your resume to rochelle.carrasco@roberthalf com
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Akron, OH
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract opportunity based in Akron, Ohio. This role is ideal for a detail-focused candidate who can oversee complex multi-state payroll operations while partnering with HR and internal stakeholders to maintain accuracy, compliance, and strong employee support. The position may be performed in a hybrid arrangement or fully remote for the right candidate. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end processing of bi-weekly multi-state payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while coordinating related deductions, retirement contributions, loan repayments, and other payroll obligations. • Maintain and support payroll and timekeeping system settings to promote reliable processing and accurate recordkeeping across platforms. • Prepare recurring and on-demand payroll reports for teams such as Accounting, Legal, Benefits, and Human Resources to support business decisions and compliance needs. • Investigate and resolve advanced payroll issues, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and drive inquiries through to completion with a high level of ownership. • Administer payroll compliance activities, including tax withholding requirements, garnishments, subpoenas, audit support, and reconciliation of payroll balances and pay data. • Research notices from federal, state, and local tax agencies and implement timely corrections or responses to resolve outstanding issues. • Contribute to process improvement efforts and system-related projects, including integrations, workflow enhancements, and payroll documentation updates. • Perform audits and reconciliations across multiple systems to verify data accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support year-end readiness. • Coordinate year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation and tax filing support, and provide backup assistance for site administrative responsibilities when needed.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Brighton, MI
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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 busy organization in Brighton, Michigan. This role is responsible for managing payroll details with precision, maintaining compliance with wage and tax requirements, and partnering with accounting, operations, and HR to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with care while meeting recurring deadlines. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll processing and any supplemental payroll runs, confirming time worked, pay calculations, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and other adjustments before final submission. • Gather and validate paper and electronic time records from field and office teams, following up with supervisors and project leadership to resolve missing or inconsistent entries. • Assign payroll hours and related labor expenses correctly across employees, jobs, departments, cost codes, and direct or indirect accounts to support accurate reporting. • Maintain union-related payroll information, including wage classifications, negotiated rates, fringe amounts, and required remittance documentation, while ensuring alignment with payroll records. • Prepare certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation for qualifying projects, including support for classification details and fringe benefit reporting. • Update and safeguard employee payroll data such as tax elections, direct deposit details, garnishments, benefit deductions, and approved compensation changes. • Reconcile payroll registers, labor allocations, benefit withholdings, and general ledger activity, researching and correcting exceptions in a timely manner. • Support payroll tax coordination, quarter-end and year-end balancing, W-2 preparation, agency correspondence, and employee status changes in collaboration with HR, the Controller, and external payroll partners. • Respond to employee payroll questions professionally, maintain confidentiality, and produce recurring payroll, overtime, labor cost, and audit support reports as needed.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Willingboro, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Willingboro, New Jersey. In this role, you will handle payroll processing for a high volume of employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations and company policies. This position also involves assisting with administrative tasks, reconciling benefit deductions, and maintaining employee records. Responsibilities: • Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval. • Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings. • Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate. • Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements. • Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed. • Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation. • Review and process benefit invoices for payment. • Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries. • Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
2026-11-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Burlington, MA
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Temporary / Contract
30.0865 - 34.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a Contract assignment in Burlington, Massachusetts. This position will oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of each payroll cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll operations and is comfortable working within ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Administer complete payroll processing from data review through final submission for a large employee base. • Manage payroll activities for employees working in multiple states, ensuring proper application of applicable wage and tax requirements. • Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and maintain payroll records with a high level of accuracy. • Review payroll inputs such as earnings, deductions, adjustments, and time-related data to confirm correct payment outcomes. • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to issues in a timely and thorough manner. • Maintain compliance with company policies and payroll regulations while supporting audit-ready documentation. • Partner with internal teams to gather required payroll information and help keep each payroll cycle on schedule.
2026-11-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mclean, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
Part-Time Payroll Specialist - Tysons Corner, VA$29-$36/HR Our client is a growing real estate company in Tysons Corner, VA and is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Specialist to manage the semi-monthly payroll process for approximately 300 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, reconciling payroll-related accounts, and supporting employee payroll inquiries. The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and experience with manual payroll data entry. <ul><li>Process semi-monthly payroll for approximately 300 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Review, verify, and manually enter payroll data including hours worked, pay adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation changes.</li><li>Audit timesheets, payroll registers, and payroll reports for accuracy prior to processing.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit information, and tax withholding elections.</li><li>Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, tax withholdings, earnings statements, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliations and assist with required payroll reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and audits.</li><li>Support benefit and retirement plan audits, including 401(k) and workers' compensation reporting.</li><li>Generate payroll-related reports for management and other internal stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll and compensation information.</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Bensalem, PA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Our client in Bensalem, PA is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing team. This role will be responsible for the full-cycle processing of payroll for approximately 80 employees, with a strong focus on union payroll, compliance reporting, and contractor workforce management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the payroll function and wants to grow with an organization. Exposure to HR functions is highly preferred, as the company is expanding and additional HR responsibilities may be added over time. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for approximately 80 employees using ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Manage union payroll requirements, including dues, rates, and contract compliance</li><li>Prepare and submit weekly payroll and labor reports to five different agencies</li><li>Coordinate payroll information with site contractors and project teams</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union regulations</li><li>Audit payroll data for accuracy, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, and benefit contributions</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with onboarding paperwork and employee record maintenance</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and related reporting</li><li>Collaborate with leadership on payroll reporting, workforce tracking, and compliance needs</li><li>Assist with HR-related functions as needed, including onboarding, employee relations support, benefits administration, and personnel documentation</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

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