5 Results for Payroll Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Payroll Manager

Durham, NC
remote
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex healthcare organization in Durham, North Carolina. This role requires a hands-on leader who can oversee high-volume domestic and international payroll activity while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will work closely with HR, Finance, Tax, and external partners to strengthen payroll processes, resolve issues effectively, and support a well-controlled payroll environment. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll activities across multi-state and international employee populations, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review payroll records, reconciliations, and exception reports to identify discrepancies, correct errors, and maintain reliable financial reporting. • Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers to support smooth operations and consistent service quality. • Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and Tax teams to address payroll impacts related to employee changes, benefits, deductions, and statutory obligations. • Respond to escalated payroll questions and issues, providing clear guidance and timely resolution for employees and internal stakeholders. • Maintain payroll controls and documentation to support audits, compliance requirements, and internal governance standards. • Lead process enhancements by designing workflows, improving operating procedures, and increasing efficiency across payroll functions. • Oversee payroll accounting activities, including balancing payroll data and supporting accurate recording in financial systems.
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Apex, NC
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll and related HR operations for a busy service organization in Apex, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume, multi-state payroll with accuracy while serving as a reliable resource for employee payroll questions and onboarding support. The role works closely with finance and human resources to maintain employee records, prepare required reporting, and ensure timely weekly payroll processing. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end weekly payroll for a large employee population, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on schedule. • Maintain employee payroll profiles by entering new hires and updating records for compensation changes, transfers, and status adjustments. • Review submitted time data, verify hours for accuracy, and record paid time off or other payroll-related entries before each payroll cycle. • Manage payroll deductions and withholdings, including benefits, garnishments, and child support, and perform regular reconciliations to confirm correctness. • Prepare payroll-related reports and required year-end or government documentation such as W-2s, benefits reporting forms, and other compliance materials. • Partner with HR and accounting teams to answer payroll inquiries, support onboarding activities, and assist with employee documentation management. • Reconcile invoices tied to payroll deductions and provide appropriate coding details for accounts payable processing. • Support benefits administration activities, including employee enrollment updates for medical, dental, retirement, and other available programs. • Contribute administrative support to HR and accounting functions, including personnel records maintenance and assistance with workforce tracking needs.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Cary, NC
onsite
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 Supervisor/Manager/Director

Durham, NC
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
115000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced Payroll and Benefits Manager to lead payroll, benefits, and broader human resources operations. This role combines strategic partnership with senior leadership and hands-on oversight of payroll processing, compliance, employee benefits, and policy administration. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, deep knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, and the ability to guide staff through complex employee matters while maintaining accurate and compliant processes. Responsibilities:• Collaborate with senior leaders to align payroll, benefits, employee relations, and talent practices with organizational goals and workforce needs.• Direct end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries, deductions, taxes, garnishments, benefit withholdings, and related transactions for a large employee population.• Review and authorize payroll changes such as hires, separations, compensation updates, and status changes while maintaining complete and accurate transaction records.• Oversee benefits administration for health, life, disability, retirement, and savings programs, including employee communications, enrollments, deductions, and employer contributions.• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment and wage regulations by evaluating policies, procedures, and day-to-day practices.• Lead internal reviews and audits of payroll, benefits, and HR records to confirm data integrity, process accuracy, and adherence to plan and legal requirements.• Advise managers and HR team members on sensitive employee issues, including accommodations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and offboarding decisions.• Manage departmental operations by setting priorities, allocating staff resources, supervising workflow, and coaching team members toward strong performance.• Evaluate market trends and competing compensation or benefits offerings, then recommend program improvements that support retention and competitiveness.• Complete reporting, documentation, vendor coordination, and other assigned duties needed to support efficient payroll and HR administration. For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at 919-787-8226
2026-10-04T00:00:00Z

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

5 results for Payroll in Raleigh, NC