<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> 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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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, professional 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><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Westport, Connecticut. In this role, you will be responsible for managing payroll operations for a multi-state employee base, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for advancement within the non-profit sector.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll operations for over 500 employees across multiple states, including California.<br>• Utilize Dayforce software to ensure accurate payroll management and reporting.<br>• Analyze large data sets using advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.<br>• Maintain compliance with federal and state payroll regulations, including multi-state requirements.<br>• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure seamless payroll integration.<br>• Prepare payroll-related documentation and reports as needed.<br>• Support audits and provide necessary payroll data for review.<br>• Implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
<p>Payroll Coordinator</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> United States</p><p> <strong>Compensation:</strong> $85,000 – $95,000 base salary plus bonus</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>A growing, multi-entity organization is seeking a <strong>Payroll Coordinator</strong> to join its accounting team. This role will support weekly payroll processing across U.S. and Canadian employee populations and play a key role in maintaining compliance with evolving payroll regulations.</p><p>Due to significant workforce growth and increasing legal and reporting requirements, the payroll function is expanding. This position will partner closely with the existing payroll team to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and reporting while supporting a major payroll system transition.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with weekly payroll processing for a large, multi-state U.S. workforce and Canadian employee population</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Support prevailing wage tracking and reporting requirements</li><li>Prepare and submit payroll-related filings and reporting in a timely manner</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with internal controls</li><li>Collaborate with Accounting, HR, and Operations teams as needed</li><li>Play an active role in the implementation and transition to a new payroll/HRIS platform</li><li>Assist with process improvements and documentation of payroll procedures</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong><u>Payroll Administrator</u></strong></p><p><em>Direct-Hire / Permanent position</em></p><p>Robert Half contact: <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com</u>. </p><p><br></p><p>HYBRID work model with 1-2 days working from home after the first 3-6 months of training. </p><p>**Candidates must be within 25 miles of New Britain, CT**</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented <strong><u>Payroll Administrator</u></strong> to support our client's (non-profit industry) payroll operations at their corporate office. This role is responsible for maintaining employee payroll records, coordinating payroll processing across assigned groups, and addressing questions or issues with professionalism and discretion. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong data accuracy, and the ability to work confidently with third-party payroll platforms in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Responsibilities:</u></em></p><p>• Weekly and Bi-Weekly payroll processing for up to 500 employees </p><p>• Reviewing time sheets </p><p>• Enter and verify payroll changes such as new hires, returns to work, separations, position changes, and pay rate updates.</p><p>• Audit timekeeping information, reconcile reported hours, and confirm payroll data is correctly submitted each pay period.</p><p>• Investigate payroll variances and correct discrepancies, omissions, or calculation issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees, internal departments, and authorized third parties.</p><p>• Administer user access for payroll systems and maintain supporting documentation for permissions and related records.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration</strong>, please apply today and/or send your resume to <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com</u>. All inquiries will remain confidential.</p><p><br></p>
<p> </p><p><strong>Payroll & AP Operations Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Connecticut</p><p><br></p><p>A growing manufacturer in central CT is seeking a <strong>Payroll & AP Operations Manager</strong> to support the <strong>Controller and CFO</strong>. This role will lead key finance and payroll operations across a multi-entity, with primary responsibility for payroll accounting, multi-state tax compliance, accounts payable, and travel & expense controls.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end processes and controls across:</li><li>Payroll</li><li>Accounts Payable</li><li>Travel & Expense</li><li>Manage payroll cycles</li><li>Oversee payroll-related activities, including:</li><li>401(k)</li><li>Tax withholdings</li><li>Garnishments</li><li>Benefits</li><li>Workers’ compensation claims</li><li>Review and approve payroll journals, accruals, and related reporting</li><li>Reconcile payroll- and AP-related balance sheet accounts and resolve variances</li><li>Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax filings and statutory requirements</li><li>Support finance systems integration and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Partner with leadership to strengthen core financial controls and reporting integrity</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field</li><li>6–10+ years of accounting experience with strong payroll expertise</li><li>Experience in a multi-entity environment preferred</li><li>Manufacturing experience preferred</li><li>Experience leading or supporting ERP and payroll/HRIS implementations preferred</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>To Apply</strong></p><p>To be considered, apply today or email your resume to <strong>Kelsey.Ryan@roberthalf(.com)</strong></p>
<p>We’re seeking a motivated and people-focused <strong>HR Assistant</strong> to join our client's growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HR career who’s eager to learn, gain hands-on experience across multiple HR functions, and make a meaningful impact on employee experience.</p><p>You may be coming from an internship, campus role, or your first professional position — what matters most is your organizational skills, curiosity, and genuine interest in supporting employees and solving problems.</p><p>You’ll partner closely with the HR team to support day-to-day operations, recruitment coordination, onboarding, and employee documentation while helping ensure a smooth experience throughout the employee lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p><br></p><p><strong>HR Operations & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate employee files and HR documentation (digital and physical)</li><li>Assist with onboarding paperwork and system setup for new hires</li><li>Support offboarding processes, including terminations and exit documentation</li><li>Help ensure HR records remain compliant and up to date</li></ul><p><strong>Recruiting Support</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate first-round interviews and communicate with candidates</li><li>Assist with job postings and applicant tracking</li><li>Help provide a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a friendly first point of contact for basic HR questions</li><li>Assist employees with benefits enrollment, paperwork, and general inquiries</li><li>Help resolve routine employee issues by partnering with HR leadership</li></ul><p><strong>General HR Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with HR projects and initiatives as needed</li><li>Support internal communications related to HR programs or updates</li><li>Help maintain calendars, schedules, and reporting</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client in the Farmington, Connecticut area is seeking a <strong>Contract HR Recruiter</strong> to support hiring efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an experienced recruiting professional who has managed full-cycle hiring for hourly and skilled manufacturing positions and is comfortable working closely with HR leadership and plant-based hiring teams.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, offer extension, and onboarding coordination</li><li>Handle candidate flow through Workday and maintain accurate recruiting activity and documentation</li><li>Support hiring for a variety of manufacturing and operational roles, including skilled machinery workers and plant personnel</li><li>Partner with HR leadership and hiring managers to prioritize open positions and keep recruiting timelines on track</li><li>Greet and guide candidates through the onsite interview process</li><li>Participate in regular recruiting meetings and provide updates on hiring progress</li><li>Assist with recruiting efforts related to organizational growth and workforce changes</li></ul><p>Additional Details</p><ul><li>Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote</li><li>Contract assignment expected to last 3–6 months</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a skilled HR Recruiter to join their dynamic human resources team. This individual will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the company’s future growth. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Source, screen, and interview candidates for a range of roles across the organization</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs</li><li>Create and post job ads, leveraging innovative sourcing strategies to reach qualified candidates</li><li>Manage the recruitment process from initial contact through onboarding, ensuring a positive candidate experience</li><li>Track metrics and report on recruiting activities to inform HR strategy</li><li>Maintain compliance with all applicable employment regulations and company policies</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)</li><li>2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a corporate or agency setting</li><li>Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills</li><li>Proven ability to multitask and manage priorities under tight deadlines</li><li>Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools</li></ul><p><br></p>