We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a local government organization in Upland, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy, discretion, and strong command of multi-state processing. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience handling full-cycle payroll for large employee populations and working effectively within ADP Workforce Now.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for a large workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.<br>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying appropriate wage, tax, and deduction rules across jurisdictions.<br>• Maintain and update payroll records, including earnings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other employee pay data.<br>• Review timesheets, payroll changes, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies before payroll is finalized.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, run reports, and support day-to-day payroll administration.<br>• Reconcile payroll totals and investigate variances related to taxes, deductions, and employee compensation.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.<br>• Support payroll reporting and assist with Excel-based analysis to validate data accuracy and prepare payroll summaries.
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to help manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a complex healthcare workforce in Howell, New Jersey. This role supports both employee and contractor pay processing, handles detailed payroll reviews, and delivers reporting that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll knowledge, a sharp eye for discrepancies, and the ability to work confidently with large data sets and cross-functional partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits: M,D,V,PTO,401K</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage payroll support activities for high-volume W-2 and 1099 employee populations within a healthcare environment.</p><p>• Examine timekeeping records, earnings elements, deductions, and manual adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing.</p><p>• Research pay-related issues such as missed hours, deposit problems, tax questions, and other discrepancies, then drive issues through resolution with employees and internal teams.</p><p>• Analyze payroll registers, exception reporting, tax documentation, and funding summaries to identify errors and maintain data integrity.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reports, overtime trends, and workforce analyses for Payroll, Finance, Operations, and leadership stakeholders.</p><p>• Complete reconciliations tied to payroll liabilities, accruals, and general ledger activity while supporting month-end financial close requirements.</p><p>• Assist with payroll tax administration by reviewing notices, reconciling tax-related balances, and partnering with vendors to resolve outstanding items.</p><p>• Coordinate vendor cases, monitor issue escalation paths, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvement efforts.</p><p>• Participate in payroll system testing, conversions, implementation support, validation activities, and user acceptance efforts for technology enhancements.</p><p>• Build broad knowledge across payroll operations and act as a key backup resource to the Payroll Manager to maintain continuity of service.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer complete payroll processing activities for employees across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Handle standard and non-routine payroll items such as incentive payments, commissions, separations, final pay, garnishments, deductions, and other special earnings adjustments.</p><p>• Serve as the internal point of expertise for payroll system administration, including configuration support, workflow maintenance, tax setup, reporting, and connected system functions.</p><p>• Review payroll output for accuracy, research exceptions, and help maintain approval procedures, internal controls, and audit preparedness.</p><p>• Maintain payroll schedules, support funding coordination, complete reconciliations, and generate payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Work in close partnership with Finance to support payroll accounting needs and ensure alignment between payroll activity and financial records.</p><p>• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including withholding obligations and jurisdiction-specific regulations across multiple states.</p><p>• Assist with filings, payments, registrations, year-end activities, and ongoing administration related to unemployment, disability, and other payroll tax programs.</p><p>• Monitor changing payroll legislation affecting multi-state and remote employees, and help address compliance risks through process improvements and corrective actions.</p>
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite role supports a high-volume payroll function for a large hourly workforce and is ideal for someone who is accurate, organized, and confident working with detailed payroll data. The position will play an important part in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while partnering closely with internal payroll leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for approximately 500 hourly employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.<br>• Review timekeeping records, validate hours worked, and resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Maintain payroll data in applicable systems and update employee records as needed to support accurate processing.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, to reconcile payroll information and prepare reporting.<br>• Partner with payroll and administrative team members to address employee pay questions and investigate payroll-related issues.<br>• Ensure payroll activities align with applicable New Jersey wage and hour requirements and internal controls.<br>• Support payroll operations within current timekeeping and payroll platforms, including exposure to payroll systems when applicable.
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Support day-to-day payroll operations and processing activities for a multi-location employee base. </p><p>Respond to and manage payroll-related casework through ServiceNow, escalating issues as needed.</p><p>Review incoming ad hoc payroll requests and route them appropriately for payroll processing. </p><p>Prepare EIBs for payroll processing based on approved requests. </p><p>Set up payroll for new hires, including confirming address, tax setup, and banking details, and following up directly with employees when needed. </p><p>Coordinate with benefits partners to obtain retroactive benefits support when required. </p><p>Manage payroll-related to-do items connected to leave of absence (LOA/RLOA) processes. </p><p>Escalate urgent payroll change notices, including releases, terminations, and off-cycle bonus items. </p><p>Perform payroll account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies related to cash and tax reporting. </p><p>Complete daily payroll-to-bank cash and tax collection reconciliations. </p><p>Follow up with employees regarding NOC/ACH returns and updated banking information. </p><p>Process payroll with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, garnishments, and core payroll administration. </p><p>Partner with payroll leadership to maintain continuity while the internal team supports a broader implementation initiative. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><p>4–7 years of payroll experience, or equivalent hands-on payroll operations background. </p><p>Strong experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll. </p><p>Experience supporting payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. </p><p>Hands-on experience with Workday is required.</p><p>Familiarity with EIB processing and ServiceNow case management. </p><p>Experience with payroll reconciliations, discrepancy investigation, and payroll support tasks. </p><p>Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. </p><p><br></p><p>This is an onsite role in West LA, Monday - Friday 8-5PM. Pay is based on experience, between $30-36/hr.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Norfolk, Virginia. This position will oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states while helping maintain compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on payroll expertise, experience with ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to manage high-volume payroll operations with precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities and apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations to maintain compliance.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll entries, review calculations, validate deductions, and finalize payroll runs.</p><p>• Audit payroll data such as hours worked, earnings, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings to resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.</p><p>• Investigate payroll questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely issue resolution.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related reports and support recordkeeping requirements for internal review, compliance, and reconciliation purposes.</p><p>• Coordinate with HR and finance teams to ensure employee changes, compensation updates, and deductions are reflected correctly in payroll.</p><p>• Support payroll process improvements and assist with payroll-related system updates or workflow changes when needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Wayne Pennsylvania. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance and precision. The right candidate will bring strong experience with high-volume payroll processing and the ability to work effectively within ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll from data review through final distribution for a workforce of more than 500 employees.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying federal, state, and local payroll regulations accurately.</p><p>• Review payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments to ensure complete and error-free processing.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee payroll information, execute payroll runs, and generate supporting reports.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding to questions from employees and internal partners in a timely manner.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll-related data and confirm accuracy between timekeeping, employee records, and payroll outputs.</p><p>• Support compliance with internal controls, reporting requirements, and payroll documentation standards.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed within the scope of ongoing operations.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce based in Durham, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll activities, help maintain timekeeping and retirement contribution records, and provide dependable support during a period of operational change. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll experience, confidence working with payroll platforms, and a careful approach to compliance and employee data management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles for employees while ensuring pay is issued accurately and on schedule.<br>• Administer payroll for employees working across multiple states and apply appropriate wage and tax requirements.<br>• Maintain and update timekeeping records, reviewing entries for accuracy and resolving discrepancies before payroll submission.<br>• Support administration of 403(b) contribution records and ensure deductions are reflected correctly in payroll processing.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems to enter, validate, and manage employee payroll information.<br>• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to answer payroll-related questions and address issues in a timely manner.<br>• Assist with payroll system updates and operational changes, including support for transitions involving timekeeping or payroll platforms.<br>• Help maintain payroll-related information presented on internal or employee-facing resources such as websites or portals.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare-focused organization in Reseda, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This role is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations accurately and efficiently while supporting employees with timely pay and deduction processing. The position requires hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll administration in a mid-sized workforce environment and the ability to work confidently with payroll systems and reporting tools.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer complete payroll processing for employees from initial data review through final submission, ensuring accuracy and timeliness each pay period.<br>• Review timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, and tax-related information to resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.<br>• Manage payroll activities for an employee population of approximately 101 to 500 workers while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Process wage garnishments and other required withholdings, ensuring proper calculation, documentation, and remittance.<br>• Maintain payroll records, prepare supporting reports, and assist with audits or internal reviews related to compensation data.<br>• Utilize Oracle and Kronos to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll and timekeeping information.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders with professionalism and attention to detail.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely pay for hourly and salaried team members.<br>• Administer payroll for union and non-union employee groups while applying contract terms, payroll rules, and company policies correctly.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll activities and verify compliance with applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Review timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.<br>• Coordinate bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll runs and perform audits to maintain payroll accuracy and data integrity.<br>• Use payroll and timekeeping systems such as UKG Ready, Kronos, and SAP to maintain employee payroll records and support payroll processing.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll data, and assist with inquiries from employees, managers, and internal stakeholders.<br>• Support payroll-related system updates or process changes as needed while helping maintain continuity in day-to-day payroll operations.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a company based in Camden, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume payroll with accuracy, stay current on compliance requirements, and resolve payroll-related issues efficiently. The right candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with multi-state payroll processing, garnishments, and ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population with a strong focus on timeliness and accuracy.<br>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while following applicable wage and tax regulations across jurisdictions.<br>• Review and handle garnishment orders, deductions, and related documentation in accordance with legal requirements.<br>• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring employee data and pay details are correctly entered and validated.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to run payroll transactions, audit outputs, and address processing discrepancies.<br>• Investigate payroll questions from employees and internal partners, providing clear and timely resolutions.<br>• Reconcile payroll figures and supporting reports to identify and correct variances before final submission.<br>• Partner with finance and human resources teams to support payroll reporting and ongoing operational needs.
We are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to support accurate, compliant payroll operations for a workforce of more than 300 employees in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position plays a key role in delivering dependable payroll processing, maintaining precise records, and serving as a reliable resource for employees, internal teams, and external partners. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to improving payroll workflows and system performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for a multi-employee population, ensuring pay is delivered correctly and on schedule.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll issues such as deduction inconsistencies, payment errors, and off-cycle check requests with attention to detail and urgency.<br>• Monitor payroll activities for adherence to tax regulations, benefit withholdings, and company policies related to compensation and time off.<br>• Review employee payroll data, benefit elections, and supporting records through routine audits to maintain accuracy and compliance.<br>• Maintain organized and current payroll documentation, including transaction records and employee-related payroll files.<br>• Produce payroll-related reports that support verification, auditing, workforce analysis, and management decision-making.<br>• Respond to payroll questions from employees and partner contacts, providing clear guidance and timely resolution to concerns.<br>• Train new users on timekeeping and benefits platforms to promote a smooth onboarding experience and effective system usage.<br>• Partner with the broader team to enhance payroll processes, support system updates and testing, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Santa Barbara, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position will manage payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely processing while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with end-to-end payroll administration and is comfortable working with systems such as ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage complete payroll processing from time collection through final distribution for a workforce of more than 500 employees.<br>• Review employee timesheets for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payroll data is approved within established deadlines.<br>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying appropriate wage and hour rules, tax requirements, and other regulatory standards.<br>• Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and related updates in payroll systems with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, and other payroll applications to process recurring bi-monthly payroll cycles efficiently.<br>• Calculate earnings, adjustments, taxes, and withholdings and verify that all payroll transactions are properly recorded.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal partners with clear, timely, and effective communication.<br>• Support payroll-related system or process updates as needed while helping maintain continuity and compliance in daily operations.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in Dallas, Texas. This Contract position requires someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, experience with large employee populations, and the ability to coordinate payroll and benefits-related activities effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and tax withholdings are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.<br>• Administer multi-state payroll activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including jurisdiction-specific payroll requirements.<br>• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and employee records.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation while following established controls, confidentiality standards, and audit requirements.<br>• Partner with HR, finance, and benefits teams to coordinate benefit deductions, enrollment changes, and other payroll-impacting updates.<br>• Use payroll systems such as Paycom and comparable platforms to enter, validate, and manage payroll information efficiently.<br>• Support payroll processing for organizations with more than 500 employees, helping ensure consistent service levels during busy payroll cycles.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support biweekly payroll operations for a large employee population in Akron, Ohio. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage high-volume time entry, verify payroll accuracy, and assist with basic accounts receivable tasks. The role offers an opportunity to work in a structured weekday schedule while ensuring timely and precise payroll processing.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Enter and maintain time records for more than 400 employees to support accurate biweekly payroll processing.<br>• Complete full timesheet input for a designated group of employees while reviewing remaining records for discrepancies, missing details, and approval accuracy.<br>• Audit payroll-related data in the timekeeping system to identify and resolve entry errors before payroll is finalized.<br>• Process biweekly payroll activities in accordance with established deadlines and internal procedures.<br>• Use Excel to organize payroll information, review supporting data, and assist with routine reporting needs.<br>• Provide support for basic accounts receivable activities, including handling straightforward billing or payment-related updates.<br>• Work closely with the payroll team during the training period and independently manage assigned duties during scheduled coverage periods.<br>• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality when handling employee payroll and financial information.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a growing construction organization in Pennsylvania. This position will take ownership of weekly payroll operations for an employee population of approximately 80, with particular attention to union payroll administration, reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance. The role is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and enjoys managing payroll from start to finish while contributing to broader employee support activities as the company expands.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for approximately 80 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.<br>• Oversee union payroll activities, including dues calculations, contract-based wage rates, benefit contributions, and adherence to labor agreement requirements.<br>• Compile and submit payroll-related compliance and certified reporting to applicable agencies on a recurring basis.<br>• Partner with contractors, project personnel, and internal leaders to gather, verify, and communicate payroll data.<br>• Audit time records, earnings, deductions, and manual adjustments to maintain payroll accuracy and resolve variances before processing.<br>• Maintain organized employee payroll records and uphold compliance with federal, state, local, and union-related regulations.<br>• Research employee payroll questions, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrections when needed.<br>• Assist with onboarding documentation, payroll record maintenance, year-end processing, and W-2 preparation.<br>• Prepare payroll and workforce reports that support leadership visibility into labor tracking and compliance needs.<br>• Provide supplemental HR assistance in areas such as benefits administration and employee documentation as business needs evolve.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a real estate property and facilities management organization in Woodland Hills, California. This is a Contract position focused on delivering accurate semi-monthly payroll for approximately 105 employees while ensuring timekeeping, leave entries, and monthly bonus payments are processed correctly. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, handles sensitive information with discretion, and can work effectively in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process semi-monthly payroll for a workforce of about 105 employees with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Review employee timecards and pay codes to confirm hours, exceptions, and approvals are entered correctly before each payroll cycle.<br>• Verify that paid time off and other leave requests are properly submitted and reflected in payroll records.<br>• Administer monthly bonus payments and ensure supplemental earnings are calculated and included appropriately.<br>• Maintain payroll data within payroll systems such as Paylocity, Vfficient, or similar platforms, resolving discrepancies as they arise.<br>• Partner with internal team members to answer payroll-related questions and support smooth day-to-day payroll operations.<br>• Safeguard confidential employee compensation information and follow established compliance and documentation standards.<br>• Assist with related accounting support activities, including coordination with AP, AR, or broader accounting operations when needed.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a school district team in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can support payroll operations while partnering with HR, finance, IT, and other stakeholders to improve system performance and accuracy. The role focuses on payroll process configuration, compliance, data integrity, training, and ongoing user support within a complex organizational environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with district departments and cross-functional teams to gather payroll needs and translate them into effective system solutions.<br>• Oversee payroll system setup activities, perform testing, and identify issues that affect processing accuracy or functionality.<br>• Manage data conversion efforts by reviewing migrated records, validating results, and reconciling discrepancies before and after implementation.<br>• Create user guides, reference materials, and training sessions to help payroll staff and end-users work confidently within the system.<br>• Act as the primary point of coordination between the district and external software providers to address technical concerns and service issues.<br>• Monitor payroll practices to ensure alignment with applicable regulations, internal policies, and reporting standards.<br>• Provide ongoing support after implementation by resolving system-related problems and recommending process or functionality improvements.<br>• Assist with payroll-related audits, benefits administration impacts, and documentation tied to accounting and reporting needs.
<p>benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>dental insurance</li><li>paid vision insurance</li><li>paid life insurance</li><li>long-term disability insurance</li><li>Discretionary performance bonus</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay</li><li>Flexible work hours</li></ul><p>This role is highly hands-on and responsible for the full end-to-end payroll process, managing accurate and compliant multi-state payroll from data entry through reconciliation, reporting, and payroll tax compliance. The position requires extensive experience with <strong>Workday and ADP</strong>, maintaining employee payroll records, processing benefits and leave transactions, reconciling payroll to the general ledger, preparing accruals and journal entries, and partnering with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll issues. Additional responsibilities include administering complex compensation transactions such as RSUs/equity awards, supporting audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving payroll process improvements and system enhancements, and leveraging Workday and other HRIS platforms to streamline payroll operations in a public company environment.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a services organization in Woodridge, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position supports complex, high-volume weekly payroll operations for a large construction workforce and plays a critical role in keeping employee pay accurate, timely, and compliant across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong union payroll expertise, construction industry knowledge, and the ability to manage detailed reporting, new employee setup, and payroll exceptions in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee weekly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 1,200 employees, including a substantial population of union-based construction staff.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities for employees working in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Tennessee while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax requirements.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll administration for 47 unions, ensuring accurate handling of dues, fringe contributions, deductions, pay rates, and related obligations.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and submit union reports within required deadlines, with close attention to accuracy and contractual requirements.</p><p>• Enter and maintain new employee payroll records each week, confirming proper setup for pay rates, classifications, union details, and deductions.</p><p>• Audit payroll data to verify the accuracy of employee records and resolve discrepancies affecting pay, union coding, or withholding.</p><p>• Apply company policies, collective bargaining terms, and federal, state, and local regulations throughout payroll processing activities.</p><p>• Support year-end payroll closeout by assisting with W-2 preparation, reconciliations, and other required reporting tasks.</p><p>• Use Spectrum software and Microsoft Excel to process payroll, generate reports, and monitor payroll-related data efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $30 to $36/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/resources. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer weekly payroll processing and any supplemental payroll runs, confirming time worked, pay calculations, overtime, leave balances, deductions, and other adjustments before final submission.<br>• 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.<br>• Assign payroll hours and related labor expenses correctly across employees, jobs, departments, cost codes, and direct or indirect accounts to support accurate reporting.<br>• Maintain union-related payroll information, including wage classifications, negotiated rates, fringe amounts, and required remittance documentation, while ensuring alignment with payroll records.<br>• Prepare certified payroll and prevailing wage documentation for qualifying projects, including support for classification details and fringe benefit reporting.<br>• Update and safeguard employee payroll data such as tax elections, direct deposit details, garnishments, benefit deductions, and approved compensation changes.<br>• Reconcile payroll registers, labor allocations, benefit withholdings, and general ledger activity, researching and correcting exceptions in a timely manner.<br>• 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.<br>• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally, maintain confidentiality, and produce recurring payroll, overtime, labor cost, and audit support reports as needed.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage weekly and semi-monthly payroll activities by reviewing time, pay, and deduction data to confirm accuracy before processing deadlines.<br>• Perform audit checks before and after payroll runs, correct routine variances, and elevate complex discrepancies that could affect compliance or timeliness.<br>• Enter and update payroll-related changes such as direct deposit details, tax elections, deductions, employee updates, transfers, and authorized supplemental payments.<br>• Examine timecards and payroll reports for incomplete or conflicting information and coordinate with managers, employees, Human Resources, and internal partners to secure corrections promptly.<br>• Address day-to-day payroll inquiries with professionalism, document research and actions taken, and monitor issues through final resolution.<br>• Support exception processing by handling off-cycle checks, reversals, voids, stop payments, and overpayment reviews in line with approval guidelines.<br>• Maintain organized payroll files, audit documentation, and tracking records while safeguarding sensitive employee information.<br>• Apply federal, state, local, and company payroll requirements consistently and report unusual transactions or potential compliance concerns as they arise.<br>• Contribute to team effectiveness by participating in training, cross-functional support, workload balancing, and improvement efforts that strengthen payroll accuracy and service.<br>• Identify repeated issues or unclear procedures and recommend practical changes that improve efficiency, consistency, and employee support.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval.<br>• Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings.<br>• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate.<br>• Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.<br>• Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed.<br>• Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation.<br>• Review and process benefit invoices for payment.<br>• Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries.<br>• Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-entity, multi-state workforce in Lawrence, Kansas. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, and site leadership to maintain payroll records, support compliance obligations, and ensure employees are paid correctly each cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll systems experience, a detail-focused approach, and the ability to manage reporting, tax administration, and deduction activity in a fast-paced environment. This is a newly created role with a GROWING company and a phenomenal team! Reach out and apply today! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities and states, including regular payroll runs, imported hours, special earnings, deductions, incentive payments, and off-cycle checks.</p><p>• Review timekeeping records each pay period, coordinate with supervisors on missed punches or approval issues, and resolve exceptions before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Maintain paid time off and leave accrual structures in the payroll system and verify that employee balances remain accurate and up to date.</p><p>• Oversee the payroll schedule by communicating key deadlines, cutoffs, and submission requirements to managers and operating locations.</p><p>• Manage payroll system configuration such as earnings codes, deduction settings, job classifications, and entity-level setup while contributing to process enhancements.</p><p>• Support payroll onboarding for newly acquired businesses by organizing employee data conversion, tax setup, deduction mapping, and parallel payroll validation.</p><p>• Handle payroll tax administration by establishing state and local accounts, monitoring rates, reconciling filings, and responding to agency inquiries or notices.</p><p>• Process garnishments, child support withholdings, and tax levies in accordance with applicable laws, while coordinating required communication with employees and agencies.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related reports for Finance and HR, including journal entry support, labor allocation details, accrual documentation, year-end reporting, compliance filings, and audit requests.</p><p>• Reconcile benefit deductions and carrier invoices, assist with open enrollment updates, and process retirement plan contribution remittances accurately and on time.</p>