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Senior Payroll Specialist

West Palm Beach, FL
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing across multiple employee groups and company entities. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, resolves payroll discrepancies with confidence, and can provide dependable operational coverage when payroll leadership is unavailable. Responsibilities: • Oversee complete payroll processing for assigned entities and workforce groups, from initial data review through final submission and post-payroll balancing. • Examine timesheets, earnings, deductions, and employee records to confirm payroll information is accurate before each pay cycle is finalized. • Analyze payroll reports, control totals, and exception data to detect variances, investigate root causes, and correct issues promptly. • Handle standard and non-routine payroll transactions such as retroactive payments, final wages, manual adjustments, garnishments, and off-cycle runs. • Coordinate payroll funding and direct deposit activity while confirming successful transmission and payment completion. • Administer certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements, including pay classifications, benefit calculations, and supporting compliance documentation. • Complete payroll reconciliations, assist with ledger-related reporting, and respond to requests tied to internal reviews or external audits. • Work closely with Human Resources, Accounting, operational leaders, and employees to address payroll questions and bring issues to resolution. • Contribute to payroll system testing, upgrades, data validation, and process documentation to support stable and efficient operations. • Serve as a primary backup to the Payroll Manager by maintaining continuity of essential payroll functions during absences or peak periods.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Specialist

Oak Creek, WI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and compliant payroll operations for a growing workforce in Wisconsin. This role requires someone who can manage payroll activity across multiple platforms, interpret payroll regulations confidently, and support both domestic and cross-border processing. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach when working with internal teams and external partners. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employee populations of varying sizes, ensuring timely and accurate payment. • Coordinate payroll activities across more than one payroll system and maintain consistency between platforms, records, and outputs. • Process multi-state payroll while applying relevant tax, wage, and compliance requirements in each jurisdiction. • Manage Canadian payroll transactions and help ensure adherence to applicable regulations, statutory deductions, and reporting obligations. • Support international payroll operations by collaborating with vendors and stakeholders involved in global employee pay programs. • Prepare, review, and analyze payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit findings to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly. • Partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, leadership, benefits contacts, and third-party payroll providers to address payroll-related matters. • Safeguard sensitive payroll information while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Specialist

Memphis, TN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a service-focused organization in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, you will oversee complex payroll activities with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and responsive internal support. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of full-cycle, multi-state payroll and can confidently manage exceptions, audits, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage assigned weekly and semi-monthly payrolls from initial data review through final approval, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Conduct detailed audits and reconciliations involving time records, pay components, deductions, taxes, commissions, and payroll balancing totals before and after processing. • Investigate complicated payroll issues, determine appropriate corrections, and escalate high-risk concerns when needed to protect compliance and accuracy. • Handle non-routine payroll transactions such as off-cycle payments, manual checks, reversals, voids, overpayment recovery, final pay, and other special payment situations. • Serve as a trusted resource for employees and internal partners by providing clear payroll guidance while safeguarding sensitive information. • Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations, along with company policies and approval standards, to resolve complex pay scenarios. • Support team effectiveness by assisting less experienced payroll staff with troubleshooting, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day guidance. • Contribute to payroll accounting and compliance activities by preparing reconciliations, assisting with tax and garnishment matters, and supporting quarter-end and year-end tasks. • Identify patterns in payroll errors or service issues and recommend practical enhancements to workflows, controls, reporting, training, or system setup. • Participate in payroll-related projects, including testing and integration efforts, while documenting outcomes, risks, and required follow-up actions.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Dallas, TX
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-state U.S. employee population in Dallas, Texas. This role combines hands-on payroll execution with careful review, compliance support, and close coordination with finance and internal partners. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll administration, thrives in a detail-driven environment, and is confident managing complex pay scenarios from start to finish. Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end semi-monthly payroll process, ensuring all pay data is collected, reviewed, approved, transmitted, and reconciled on schedule. • Administer employee payroll updates including onboarding changes, departures, compensation adjustments, tax elections, direct deposit updates, and benefit or deduction changes. • Handle complex payroll transactions such as incentive payouts, retroactive earnings, garnishments, reimbursement payments, off-cycle payrolls, and manual check processing. • Maintain organized payroll documentation, processing timelines, and audit records to support compliance, internal controls, and complete approval tracking. • Analyze payroll registers and related reports to identify inconsistencies, resolve errors, and confirm accuracy before final payroll release. • Partner with finance teams to align payroll funding, journal outputs, and reporting, while clarifying notable variances or unusual payroll activity. • Support year-end payroll responsibilities by preparing reconciliations, assisting with employee tax documents, and coordinating required filings with relevant stakeholders. • Use ADP Workforce Now and other payroll tools to manage payroll activity efficiently across a multi-state employee base.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Analyst

Durham, NC
remote
Temporary / Contract
31.5 - 36.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Senior Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations for a healthcare organization in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll analyst who combines strong processing expertise with a solid understanding of accounting impact and financial accuracy. The role will focus on delivering precise, timely payroll for a large employee population while partnering closely with accounting stakeholders to maintain accurate reporting and controls. Responsibilities: • Manage full-cycle payroll processing in Workday, including reviewing inputs, validating results, balancing payroll totals, securing approvals, and coordinating funding and disbursement activities. • Administer payroll for a multi-state workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and in accordance with established schedules. • Analyze payroll data to identify inconsistencies, research root causes, and resolve issues quickly to maintain dependable payroll operations. • Partner with the corporate accounting team to confirm payroll-related transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger and align with financial reporting requirements. • Prepare and review payroll reconciliations, journal entry support, and other documentation needed to support accounting accuracy and audit readiness. • Take ownership of day-to-day payroll activities with minimal supervision, providing dependable support to payroll leadership and contributing to operational continuity. • Assist with payroll activities associated with bringing processes back in-house, helping promote a stable and effective operating model. • Recommend and support process improvements that enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across ongoing operations.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Manager

Austin, TX
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Permanent / Full Time
92000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-jurisdiction organization in Austin, Texas. This position will guide payroll strategy, strengthen compliance practices, and ensure accurate, timely processing across a large employee population. The role also partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to improve controls, support reporting needs, and build a high-performing payroll function. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring biweekly processing is completed accurately, on schedule, and in alignment with company policies. • Oversee payroll data administration, including employee onboarding updates, compensation changes, deductions, and other system-maintained records. • Review timekeeping information, validate payroll adjustments, and resolve discrepancies before final payroll submission. • Administer wage calculations such as overtime, incentive pay, commissions, and other earnings while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. • Manage payroll tax activity, garnishments, benefit deductions, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation across multiple states and jurisdictions. • Lead and develop payroll leaders and team members by setting priorities, providing coaching, and driving accountability across daily operations. • Establish payroll policies and governance standards in partnership with HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal to support compliance across domestic and international operations where applicable. • Drive payroll technology planning and optimization, including system administration, enhancements, vendor coordination, and automation initiatives. • Serve as the senior point of contact for executives, auditors, and external agencies by delivering reporting, risk insight, audit support, and resolution of complex payroll matters. • Oversee payroll integration planning for acquisitions and divestitures, including due diligence support, operational alignment, and long-term standardization efforts.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Clerk

Norfolk, VA
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Permanent / Full Time
67000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a transport organization in Norfolk, Virginia. This position is responsible for helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule across multiple payroll cycles and jurisdictions while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. The role also works closely with managers and internal teams to review records, resolve pay issues, and prepare reporting that supports finance and operational needs. Responsibilities:• Process payroll from start to finish for multiple pay groups, schedules, and state jurisdictions while maintaining accuracy and timeliness.• Review timekeeping and payroll records, identify inconsistencies, and make corrections in line with company policy and pay rules.• Partner with supervisors and managers to confirm employee data, pay changes, and attendance information are current before payroll is finalized.• Investigate payroll questions and discrepancies, provide prompt resolution, and communicate clearly with employees and leadership.• Prepare payroll-related reports for accounting, finance, and management, including reconciliations and other supporting documentation.• Support year-end payroll activities such as wage statement preparation, tax balancing, and processing additional annual compensation entries.• Administer payroll tax account activities, including registrations, rate updates, account access, and coordination of required filings.• Monitor garnishment activity and voluntary deductions, verify withholdings, and maintain accurate records and responses with external agencies.• Assist with payroll system configuration, maintenance, audits, and process documentation while helping train users when needed.• Provide day-to-day guidance to payroll team members and serve as backup support for payroll leadership functions when required.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Specialist

Menlo Park, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 55 USD / Hourly
Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Process complex payrolls using ADP Workforce Now.</li><li>Audit payroll changes, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings.</li><li>Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, and multi-state payroll issues.</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll reports.</li><li>Support compliance, year-end activities, and payroll audits.</li><li>Help improve payroll processes and may assist with training junior staff.</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

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

Summit, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations. This Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex payroll activity in a fast-paced environment. Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for employees, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.• Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with varying tax, wage, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll records, review payroll data, and support routine payroll administration.• Audit earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.• Maintain payroll documentation and records in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.• Support payroll-related updates, adjustments, and reconciliations as needed to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

New York, NY
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly pay activities for a busy banquet operation in New York, New York. This fully onsite role supports a high-volume hospitality team and is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling payroll for hourly staff, gratuity-related earnings, and attendance records with precision. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent, offering the chance to contribute in a fast-paced environment while partnering closely with banquet leadership to keep payroll accurate, timely, and aligned with event staffing. Responsibilities: • Administer weekly payroll for a large banquet workforce, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Audit payroll entries and make necessary corrections before final submission to reduce errors and delays. • Track payroll activity during the week, with concentrated processing responsibilities at the start of each workweek. • Compute and enter gratuity payments tied to banquet functions and confirm proper allocation to eligible staff. • Investigate payroll variances, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve compensation issues based on shifts and events worked. • Perform bank-related payroll reconciliations and complete supporting payroll utility tasks as needed. • Maintain accurate timekeeping and attendance information using Unifocus and related payroll systems. • Use Evention to support payroll processing, including event-based earnings and gratuity calculations. • Work closely with banquet management to match payroll records with staffing levels and event schedules. • Provide knowledge-sharing support during employee handoff periods to help maintain continuity in payroll operations.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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

Campbell Hall, NY
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team in Campbell Hall, NY on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who can independently oversee payroll activities, provide reliable day-to-day support, and help maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to both routine payroll operations and key process-related initiatives during a period of organizational growth. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end weekly payroll for approximately 100 to 150 employees, with a strong focus on hourly team members and accurate, timely pay processing.• Manage payroll-related employee transactions, including employee setup, pay updates, deductions, and ongoing maintenance of payroll records.• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll questions, resolving issues promptly and providing dependable support across the organization.• Maintain payroll operations with minimal oversight, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and established deadlines.• Partner with internal stakeholders to support payroll system conversion efforts, including validation, testing, and implementation activities.• Work closely with project leadership and external partners to help ensure a smooth transition to ADP Workforce Now.• Review payroll data for accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and address inconsistencies before final submission.• Contribute to broader payroll process improvements as the organization expands and refines its payroll function.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Charlotte, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for employees in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position plays a key role in maintaining payroll records, validating time and pay data, and supporting compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll administration experience, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing on scheduled cycles, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. • Examine timesheets, attendance records, and overtime details to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing. • Update employee payroll information such as new hires, separations, compensation changes, and recurring or one-time deductions. • Administer required withholdings and court-ordered deductions, including garnishments, child support, and tax levies. • Reconcile payroll registers and related reports, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams. • Produce payroll reports for leadership, finance, and human resources to support planning, audits, and recordkeeping needs. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and annual wage statement preparation. • Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records with timely and accurate follow-up. • Work closely with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate employee data and strengthen payroll procedures and compliance efforts.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

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

Bolingbrook, IL
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong Paychex expertise, thrives in a detail-driven environment, and can manage multiple payroll schedules with confidence. The role focuses on full-cycle payroll processing across salaried and plant employee groups while maintaining compliance and precision in every pay cycle. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll accurately for employees across different pay groups, including biweekly salaried staff and weekly plant teams. • Manage payroll activities within Paychex, ensuring employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax details are maintained correctly. • Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll is finalized. • Support a highly manual payroll environment by organizing payroll inputs, validating calculations, and maintaining strong documentation. • Administer payroll for a multi-state employee population while following applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping and compensation information needed for timely payroll submission. • Produce payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and other recordkeeping requirements. • Contribute to payroll process continuity and support system-related payroll activities as needed within the department.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

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

Chatsworth, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.771 - 30.998 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization through a long-term contract opportunity. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail who can manage high-volume payroll operations, maintain accurate financial records, and work closely with internal teams and external partners. The position focuses on timely payroll processing, compliance reporting, reconciliations, and employee support while helping ensure smooth day-to-day payroll and accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring payroll is reviewed, finalized, and submitted accurately and on schedule. • Enter and update payroll-related changes, including deductions, garnishments, and off-cycle payments, while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements. • Produce recurring payroll registers, reconciliations, audit support documents, and accounting entries tied to payroll activity. • Complete quarterly and year-end payroll reporting tasks and assist with the preparation and distribution of tax forms such as W-2s and 1099s. • Monitor employee leave and benefit accrual balances, communicate important payroll deadlines, and review benefit-related payroll charges for accuracy. • Research payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in coordination with Human Resources and third-party payroll providers. • Perform bank reconciliations and support invoice review, coding, and payment processing related to payroll and benefits administration. • Provide guidance to staff on timekeeping procedures and maintain organized payroll files, records, and supporting documentation.
2026-10-10T00:00:00Z

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>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

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

Kansas City, MO
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a fast-paced, multi-entity environment in Kansas City, Missouri. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid correctly each week while meeting certified payroll and prevailing wage obligations across active projects. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with operations and project stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multiple business entities, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review imported time records, investigate discrepancies, and confirm hours, job assignments, and cost coding align with supporting totals before payroll is finalized. • Maintain payroll data such as earnings, deductions, benefit elections, garnishments, stipends, and pay differentials with a high level of precision. • Process special payroll transactions, including manual payments, off-cycle runs, and adjustments needed to correct prior payroll issues. • Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation, including WH-347 and related state forms, in accordance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements. • Verify proper wage rates, fringe allocations, and labor classifications based on project specifications and jurisdictional rules. • Support labor compliance reporting through AASHTOWare and other required agency or contractor portals, and provide documentation during audits or inquiries. • Perform regular payroll reconciliations to validate changes in pay rates, hours, deductions, taxes, and related liabilities against source records and control reports. • Maintain accurate employee, project, rate, and deduction records across payroll and operational systems, while contributing to process documentation as additional entities are brought into shared service workflows.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mountain View, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 42 USD / Hourly
Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll on a regular schedule using Workday.</li><li>Maintain payroll records including deductions, taxes, and direct deposit changes.</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws and internal policies.</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

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

Chehalis, WA
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Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Chehalis, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail, confidence working with ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to resolve payroll issues with professionalism and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll run is completed accurately and on schedule. • Administer multi-state payroll activities, applying state-specific wage, tax, and reporting requirements correctly. • Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related changes. • Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate variances, and correct issues before final submission. • Coordinate with HR, finance, and management to gather needed payroll information and ensure alignment across departments. • Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, tax withholdings, and payroll adjustments in a timely manner. • Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal review and audit needs. • Support payroll process improvements and assist with system-related updates or changes when needed.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

697 results for Senior Payroll Specialist jobs