<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join an organization on a contract to hire basis in Pittsburgh, PA. In this contract role, you will oversee and optimize payroll processes while ensuring compliance and accuracy for faculty, staff, and student workers. This position offers an opportunity to lead a collaborative team and contribute to operational excellence within the payroll function.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage comprehensive payroll operations for bi-weekly and monthly cycles, ensuring accuracy for all employees</p><p>• Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as organizational policies and industry best practices.</p><p>• Oversee payroll reporting, audits, and reconciliations to maintain accurate records for internal and external use.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to streamline payroll processes and address discrepancies.</p><p>• Evaluate and enhance payroll systems and software to improve efficiency and reliability.</p><p>• Provide training and guidance to university departments regarding payroll procedures and regulatory updates.</p><p>• Support compensation planning, budgeting efforts, and special payroll-related projects as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As part of a dynamic organization, you will play a key role in managing payroll operations for a large employee base while ensuring compliance and accuracy. This position also encompasses general HR responsibilities, offering a chance to contribute to both payroll and human resources initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process biweekly payroll for over 1700 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Manage garnishments, benefit deductions, and other payroll adjustments such as 401K contributions.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and operations teams to ensure seamless flow and maintenance of employee data.</p><p>• Establish and maintain electronic personnel files, ensuring all employee changes are recorded promptly.</p><p>• Set up payroll information for new store locations, coordinating with the payroll provider.</p><p>• Handle employment verifications and respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, pay cards, and direct deposit accounts.</p><p>• Process personnel action forms for compensation changes, transfers, promotions, and terminations.</p><p>• Assist with year-end verification processes, including W-2 and 1095 forms, as well as payroll audits.</p><p>• Administer Workers' Compensation claims and reconcile monthly benefit invoices in collaboration with accounting.</p>
<p>A mission driven organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high volume, complex, multi entity payroll operation. This role is critical for maintaining continuity during a departmental transition and is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed payroll work, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in an onsite, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing skills, reliability, discretion, and the ability to adapt in a small but fast paced office setting. You will work closely with an experienced retiring payroll professional who will remain part time for several months to support training and knowledge transfer.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity begins as contract or contract to hire with the intention to bring the right person on permanently.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>• Process full cycle payroll for a large, diverse employee population across multiple entities.</p><p>• Manage monthly and semimonthly payroll schedules.</p><p>• Maintain payroll accuracy, compliance, and strict confidentiality.</p><p>• Prepare and validate payroll data, deductions, adjustments, and reporting.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues promptly and professionally.</p><p>• Assist with year-end payroll functions as needed.</p><p>• Learn and operate within an existing ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains).</p><p>• Support departmental transition as long tenured payroll staff retire.</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements</p><p>• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience (multi entity or high volume preferred).</p><p>• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through.</p><p>• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.</p><p>• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains a plus (not required).</p><p>• High level of integrity and discretion—this role handles sensitive information.</p><p><br></p><p>Hours</p><p>• Flexible work hours during normal business hours (ie: 6am-3pm, 7am-4pm, 8am-5pm, or 9am-6pm), standard 40 hour workweek.</p><p><br></p><p>Location</p><p>• Onsite in Greensburg, PA</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation & Benefits</p><p>• Competitive hourly rate.</p><p>• Generous benefits package available upon conversion (details provided during interview process).</p><p><br></p><p>Additional Details</p><p>• Contract or contract to hire depending on candidate fit.</p><p>• Interviews are being scheduled immediately.</p><p>• Ideal candidate will begin the assignment quickly to support a smooth transition.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in being considered for this Payroll position and you have the appropriate background, please apply online via the Robert Half website or via the Robert Half app. After applying for this payroll position, please CALL immediately at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application has been received! Ask for Carrie, Dan or Aimee and please reference Job # 03730-0013399508 when calling!</p>
<p>Our client in Lawrenceville, PA is searching for a contract-to-hire HR Business Partner to play a key role in aligning business objectives with employees and leaders across designated business units. You will serve as a strategic advisor, trusted partner, and internal consultant—helping drive organizational priorities by maximining employee engagement, performance, and compliance. Hours: 40 hours a week, M-F 8-5 Pay: $30-33/hour. Free parking available and easily accessible by bus.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>Align business objectives with employees and management in assigned business units.</p><p>Conduct regular meetings with leaders and staff to assess and address HR needs.</p><p>Provide guidance on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, and compliance.</p><p>Support workforce planning, restructuring, talent acquisition, and succession planning.</p><p>Analyze HR metrics and trends to develop solutions for employee engagement, retention, and productivity.</p><p>Manage complex employee relations issues, including thorough investigations as needed.</p><p>Advise management on disciplinary actions, coaching, and career development.</p><p>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulations, and company policies.</p><p>Organize and facilitate new hire onboarding and training initiatives.</p><p>Contribute to organizational strategy as part of the management team.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role is vital to ensuring accurate and efficient payroll operations while adhering to compliance standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality in all payroll-related matters.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll for U.S.-based employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with multi-state payroll tax regulations.<br>• Investigate and resolve payroll issues using a case management tool, providing timely support to employees.<br>• Assist in implementing and maintaining human resources programs, policies, and procedures to align with organizational standards and legal requirements.<br>• Reconcile payments, manage applicable fees, and complete necessary reporting.<br>• Provide support for HR systems by troubleshooting issues, validating system configurations, and testing updates.<br>• Develop and document processes and procedures for HR services, including billing, manager guidelines, vendor funding, and troubleshooting documentation.<br>• Handle employment verifications, garnishments, and unemployment claims with precision and confidentiality.<br>• Collaborate with third-party vendors to address and resolve payroll-related concerns.<br>• Contribute to HR services during organizational growth and acquisitions.<br>• Ensure strict adherence to safety policies and procedures, fostering a culture of workplace safety.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our manufacturing team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role requires an individual who can efficiently handle payroll operations, maintain confidentiality, and provide support for HR-related tasks while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly employees in collaboration with the plant manager and corporate payroll team.<br>• Maintain and update employee records, including assigning employee numbers and managing time clock systems.<br>• Address HR-related inquiries and paperwork by liaising with the corporate HR team.<br>• Prepare detailed reports using personnel data and provide information to authorized individuals as needed.<br>• Assist with recruitment efforts by working closely with the corporate recruiter.<br>• Submit employee benefits documentation to the corporate HR department for administrative purposes.<br>• Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information, including payroll and HR records.<br>• Support quarterly travel requirements to corporate locations as part of job duties.<br>• Monitor attendance, time tracking, and payroll status changes to ensure accurate processing.<br>• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.