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3 results for Hr Payroll Specialist in Tempe, AZ

Payroll Specialist

Phoenix, AZ
onsite
Temporary to Hire
36 - 38.46 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Phoenix, Arizona in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage complex, high-volume payroll operations while maintaining strict compliance with wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The role will work closely with HR and accounting partners to support payroll accuracy, compensation administration, audits, and employee inquiries in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll processing on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across multiple states.• Examine timesheets, earnings, deductions, garnishments, benefit withholdings, and tax entries to confirm each payroll cycle is complete and compliant.• Coordinate payroll disbursements and support period-end close activities by preparing reports, reconciling payroll data, and helping resolve variances with accounting.• Monitor federal, state, and local payroll regulations, apply legislative updates, and recommend policy or process adjustments to maintain compliance.• Perform recurring payroll audits, investigate discrepancies, and partner with internal stakeholders to correct issues before final submission.• Maintain secure and accurate payroll, compensation, and employee records in accordance with legal retention requirements and confidentiality standards.• Support compensation-related administration by helping maintain pay data, wage structures, benefit elections, leave balances, and other employee information in HR systems.• Provide payroll system guidance to internal users, respond to employee verification and payroll-related questions, and deliver training when needed.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Tempe, AZ
remote
Temporary / Contract
19.5 - 19.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support a high-volume payroll operation serving a fast-paced team in Tempe, Arizona. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity with a fully remote setup for candidates working on Arizona time, offering the chance to contribute independently while managing payroll-related tasks with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge and advanced Excel capability, especially in building pivot tables and using formulas to organize and validate large data sets. Responsibilities:• Process payroll activities accurately and efficiently within a high-volume environment handling substantial weekly payroll totals.• Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and complex formulas, to analyze payroll data, reconcile discrepancies, and prepare reports.• Manage full-cycle payroll tasks from data review through final processing while maintaining compliance with established procedures.• Investigate payroll variances and resolve issues independently with minimal oversight.• Maintain organized payroll records and support reporting needs by preparing clear and accurate documentation.• Work within a remote environment with consistent productivity and professionalism during scheduled Arizona business hours.• Assist with additional payroll-related tasks as needed to support team workload and deadlines.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Compensation Specialist

Mesa, AZ
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Compensation Specialist to support the design and administration of pay programs for our client in East Mesa, Arizona. This position partners with HR and business leaders to evaluate compensation practices, maintain fair and competitive salary structures, and provide data-driven recommendations that support hiring and retention. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a solid understanding of compensation compliance and pay equity. Responsibilities:• Evaluate external market data and regional pay trends to help keep compensation programs competitive and aligned with business needs.• Review compensation metrics and internal pay information to recommend changes related to salaries, promotions, and incentive opportunities.• Partner with HR leadership and operational stakeholders to shape compensation approaches that support organizational priorities and budget expectations.• Perform job assessments and internal equity reviews to establish appropriate pay ranges and grade placement for new and existing positions.• Maintain and update salary frameworks, pay grades, and compensation guidelines to promote consistency and equitable pay practices.• Monitor economic conditions, labor market movement, and organizational changes to suggest updates to compensation structures when needed.• Work with department leaders to develop incentive plans that reinforce team goals and broader company performance outcomes.• Keep compensation records, survey results, and plan documentation accurate, organized, and current for reporting and decision-making purposes.• Conduct periodic audits of compensation data and practices to support policy adherence and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Advise managers and employees on compensation-related questions while handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z