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3 results for Payroll Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA

Payroll Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
29 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a higher education organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support a large employee population. The role requires strong experience with ADP Workforce Now and the ability to handle payroll processing in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution. • Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations appropriately. • Maintain and update employee payroll records, deductions, taxes, and earnings data within ADP Workforce Now. • Review payroll calculations, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission. • Partner with HR, finance, and internal stakeholders to verify payroll changes such as new employees, terminations, and compensation updates. • Prepare payroll reports, audits, and supporting documentation to promote accuracy, compliance, and operational transparency. • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and provide clear guidance on pay, withholdings, and related matters.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Permanent / Full Time
68000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnered with an established Baton Rouge company in search of an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate payroll operations for a multistate workforce. This position supports a busy construction environment and partners closely with HR, accounting, benefits, and project teams to keep employee pay accurate, compliant, and well-documented. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll regulations, deductions administration, and reporting, along with a service-oriented approach to supporting both field and office employees. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive compensation, rich benefits package, hybrid/family friendly work schedule and opportunity for career advancement! Responsibilities:• Manage weekly or biweekly payroll processing for employees working across multiple states, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.• Review time entries, job allocations, and compensation details before payroll is finalized to reduce errors and maintain accuracy.• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations in day-to-day processing and help ensure wage and hour compliance.• Administer court-ordered and statutory deductions such as garnishments, child support, and tax levies with proper documentation and timeliness.• Update payroll records for hires, departures, status changes, and other employee data adjustments.• Address payroll-related questions from employees in a timely, thorough manner and resolve issues with care.• Reconcile payroll results with accounting records and assist with payroll-related financial reporting activities.• Generate reports that support management review, job costing analysis, and compliance requirements.• Assist with payroll tax activities, year-end reporting, and audit preparation as needed.• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Baton Rouge, LA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist for our client in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This short-term contract to full time position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment while developing your accounting expertise. The role involves assisting with accounts payable and receivable processes, performing reconciliations, and supporting general accounting functions. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices and manage disbursement filing for accounts payable, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Handle daily invoicing, credit application, and cash receipt processing for accounts receivable, while assisting with overdue account collections.• Support general ledger account reconciliations, month-end closings, and various ad hoc accounting projects as needed.• Review and correct transaction documentation, revising related entries and initiating necessary follow-up actions.• Classify and code financial documents accurately, applying appropriate expenditure and accounting codes.• Compile and prepare financial statements and reports using data from multiple sources.• Post financial transactions to journals, ledgers, and electronic systems with precision.• Investigate and resolve discrepancies by tracing potential sources of error and implementing corrective measures.• Monitor budgets and assist in budgetary adjustments and transfers to ensure financial consistency.• Participate in special projects and provide administrative support as required.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z