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488 results for Payroll Administrator in Usa
- Pittsburgh, PA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting. The successful candidate will contribute to payroll accuracy, maintain reliable records, and provide responsive support to employees and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain payroll and timekeeping records by entering and updating employee data with a high degree of accuracy<br>• Review payroll registers and supporting reports to identify discrepancies and ensure records are complete before processing<br>• Execute regular payroll cycles on schedule, confirming employees are paid correctly and on time<br>• Record deduction arrears, monitor outstanding balances, and help keep related payroll information current<br>• Prepare and support payroll tax filings as well as reporting tied to fringe benefits and other required withholdings<br>• Assist with related accounting and administrative activities that support day-to-day department operations<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal teams with professionalism and clarity<br>• Carry out additional assignments and special projects as directed by leadership
- 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
- Hackensack, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
- 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.
- 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Sunny, FL
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
- <p>Payroll Specialist – Sunny Isles Beach</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Sunny Isles Beach, FL</p><p><br></p><p>Sunny Isles Beach is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to process payroll accurately and efficiently while ensuring compliance with applicable payroll regulations and municipal policies. The ideal candidate will have experience with municipal or government payroll and proficiency in <strong>Tyler Munis</strong> software.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process biweekly or scheduled payroll for municipal employees.</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, hours worked, overtime, leave balances, and payroll adjustments.</li><li>Calculate and process payroll deductions, tax withholdings, benefits, and other employee payments.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information in Tyler Munis.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and year-end processing, including W-2s.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of employee payroll and personnel information.</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and other municipal departments as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
- Wayne, PA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 35 - 38 USD / Hourly
- <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>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Wayne, PA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 28 - 28 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll operation for a six-month contract position based in Wayne, Pennsylvania. This role will manage payroll activities for a large multi-state employee population, ensuring pay is processed accurately and on schedule for both hourly and salaried staff. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on payroll experience, attention to detail, and confidence working within enterprise payroll platforms in a fast-paced remote environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 1,000+ employees across multiple states, maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll activities for both exempt and non-exempt employees, including earnings, deductions, adjustments, and final pay processing.</p><p>• Review and manage payroll-related deductions such as garnishments, tax withholdings, and other required withholdings to ensure proper calculation and remittance.</p><p>• Maintain employee payroll records by entering new employees, updating status changes, and processing employee terminations in payroll systems.</p><p>• Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve issues efficiently, and partner with internal stakeholders to address employee pay questions.</p><p>• Use payroll platforms such as Dayforce, Workday, and ADP Workforce Now to support accurate data management and payroll execution.</p><p>• Assist with managing payroll workloads associated with high-volume processing needs and operational backlogs while meeting established deadlines.</p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Newark, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 27 - 30 USD / Hourly
- A well-established nonprofit organization in Newark is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll detail oriented with hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience who wants to make an impact at a mission-driven organization. The selected candidate will own the end-to-end payroll process and serve as a key resource for employees on pay-related questions. Key Responsibilities Process accurate and timely bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now Enter and maintain employee data including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and garnishments Review timecards and reconcile hours, overtime, PTO, and accruals before payroll submission Reconcile payroll registers and prepare payroll journal entries for the general ledger Allocate payroll costs across grants, programs, and funding sources in accordance with nonprofit requirements Process benefit deductions, 403(b) retirement contributions, and related remittances Ensure compliance with federal, state (NJ), and local payroll tax regulations Support quarterly and year-end reporting, including W-2 preparation and review Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially Assist with annual audits by preparing payroll schedules and documentation Partner with HR and Finance on onboarding, benefits, and process improvements
- 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
- Canton, OH
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 25 - 35 USD / Hourly
- 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.
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Mt. Laurel, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We have partnered with a non-profit on their search for a Payroll Specialist with proven expertise processing payroll for 300+ individuals and the ability to resolve payroll tax inquires. As the Payroll Specialist, you will process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely, review timekeeping administration, prepare journal entries, maintain client records, reconcile payroll, process garnishments/deductions, prepare payroll adjustments, coordinate with HR department as needed, assist with benefits enrollment, and join in the audit process. This candidate must have knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws, and have the ability to prepare filings for federal and state quarterly and annual payroll reports.</p><p> </p><p>How you will make an impact</p><p>· Enter and process payroll data</p><p>· Adjust payroll errors</p><p>· Assist with general accounting tasks</p><p>· Handle incoming payroll call inquiries</p><p>· Perform payroll audits</p><p>· Complete payroll journal entries</p><p>· Respond to payroll inquiries</p><p>· Tax Reporting</p><p>· Process year end tax documents</p><p>· Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports</p>
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
- Hebron, KY
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 25 - 27 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Hebron, Kentucky on a Contract basis. This position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations with accuracy and consistency across a large employee population in multiple states. The role will focus on ensuring timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting day-to-day payroll activities using ADP, Workday, Paychex or similar payroll systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Use payroll software to review payroll data, validate entries, and complete payroll runs efficiently.</p><p>• Audit timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings to identify and resolve discrepancies before finalizing payroll.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and provide timely resolution for employees.</p><p>• Support payroll-related updates, process improvements, or system-related changes as needed within the payroll function.</p>
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Rochester, NY
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 24 - 28 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity with one of our clients. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll accurately and efficiently, maintaining employee records, and supporting compliance with payroll regulations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees accurately and on time</li><li>Review timekeeping records and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee and compensation data</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and related reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Stamford, CT
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 28 - 40 USD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>We are hiring a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, employee record maintenance, and payroll-related compliance activities. This role is responsible for helping ensure timely and accurate payroll while responding to employee inquiries and supporting reporting needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, and able to manage confidential information professionally.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll and review payroll data for accuracy</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and updates</li><li>Assist with timekeeping review and payroll adjustments</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to payroll</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal policies and payroll procedures</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams on payroll-related matters</li><li>Assist with audits and year-end payroll activities</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Dallas, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 68000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
- <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>
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Greensboro, NC
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 23 - 26 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Greensboro, North Carolina on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll operations with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and support a high-volume employee population. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process complete payroll cycles for a large employee base, ensuring timely and accurate wage calculations, deductions, and distributions.</p><p>• Administer payroll for employees working in multiple states while applying applicable tax rules, wage laws, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Use payroll platforms such as Workday and ADP Workforce Now to review records, validate entries, and complete payroll processing tasks.</p><p>• Audit payroll data on a regular basis to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and maintain accurate employee compensation records.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping, earnings, and deduction information needed for each payroll run.</p><p>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on payments, withholdings, and adjustments.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for leadership, audits, and compliance reviews.</p><p>• Maintain current knowledge of payroll regulations and apply updates to processes as needed to support ongoing compliance.</p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Memphis, TN
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 52000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
- 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.
- 2026-10-19T00:00:00Z
- Murray, UT
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 24 - 27 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join a growing organization in Murray, Utah. This position is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing exceptional support to employees regarding payroll-related questions.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll deductions</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee information within payroll systems</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Process garnishments, wage assignments, and other payroll adjustments</li><li>Coordinate payroll-related activities with Human Resources and Accounting teams</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end processes</li></ul>
- 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
- San Francisco, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in California. This role is ideal for someone who is organized and confident handling end-to-end payroll activities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will help maintain compliance, resolve payroll issues, and support employees with care.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll, including payroll adjustments, deductions, direct deposits, PTO approvals, W-4 updates, meal break waivers, and manual checks.</li><li>Prepare and submit union benefit payments and maintain accurate payroll records.</li><li>Review, organize, and validate labor reports and payroll documentation to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.</li><li>Administer wage garnishments and employee payroll-related communications with government agencies.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain payroll audit procedures to ensure data accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Generate payroll reports for Accounting, department leaders, and external stakeholders.</li><li>Analyze, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and payroll information.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and field locations to support payroll operations and business objectives.</li><li>Support company policies, compliance requirements, and training initiatives.</li><li>Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned by management.</li><li>Represent the company professionally and support organizational and marketing initiatives.</li><li>Work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining strong attendance and reliability.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Mount Vernon, WA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Mount Vernon, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance, and resolving payroll issues in a high-volume environment. The role calls for strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll tax reporting, and the ability to work effectively with payroll records, audits, and employee inquiries.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 3,000 employees while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.<br>• Prepare and review payroll documents such as wage statements, tax filings, and related records to support compliant payroll operations.<br>• Administer employee garnishments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable requirements.<br>• Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and correct errors to maintain accurate employee compensation records.<br>• Support payroll audits by gathering documentation, validating transactions, and responding to internal or external review requests.<br>• Complete and review quarterly payroll tax reporting, including Form 941, to help ensure regulatory compliance.<br>• Generate and distribute year-end payroll records, including W-2 forms, with careful attention to accuracy and timing.<br>• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and track payroll-related trends or exceptions.
- 2026-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Oceanside, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 25 - 32 USD / Hourly
- <p>An established manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a busy production workforce. This position is especially well suited for someone who enjoys working through timekeeping details, investigating discrepancies, and partnering with supervisors to make sure employees are paid correctly and on time.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly production, warehouse, and administrative employees.</li><li>Audit employee timecards, shift differentials, overtime, attendance, and missed punches.</li><li>Collect and verify supervisor approvals before payroll deadlines.</li><li>Enter new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and employee deductions.</li><li>Investigate payroll discrepancies and respond to employee questions.</li><li>Maintain payroll files and assist with wage garnishments and payroll deductions.</li><li>Prepare payroll summaries and support periodic audits and reconciliations.</li></ul>
- 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
- Tacoma, WA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
- <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>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Kent, WA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
- <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>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- La Jolla, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 32 - 36 USD / Hourly
- <p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join their team. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage payroll processing with accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees on a regular schedule.</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll deductions.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy in the payroll system.</li><li>Handle payroll adjustments, garnishments, bonuses, and other special payments.</li><li>Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll procedures.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support month-end and year-end payroll activities.</li><li>Assist with tax reporting, W-2 preparation, and payroll compliance requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with human resources and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee and compensation data.</li><li>Support audits and maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 30 - 36 USD / Hourly
- <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>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 35 - 42 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for a part-time experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and precision. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working with ADP Workforce Now and handling complex payroll activities in a fast-paced environment. This role is expected to work 15 hours per week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy from data review through final distribution.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying relevant wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll data for regular and off-cycle payments.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders.</p><p>• Review timekeeping and related payroll inputs to confirm completeness and alignment with company policies.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports, audit findings, and supporting documentation for leadership, finance, and compliance needs.</p>
- 2026-11-07T00:00:00Z
- St Marys City, MD
- onsite
- Temporary to Hire
- 31.825 - 35 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for a higher education environment in Maryland. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can balance precision, confidentiality, and strong collaboration while managing payroll activities for a diverse employee population. The role works closely with human resources leadership to maintain compliant payroll practices, support reporting needs, and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multiple employee groups, ensuring accurate calculations, timely submission, and adherence to applicable policies and regulations.<br>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation for permanent, contingent, and student employees, keeping files organized, current, and audit-ready.<br>• Coordinate salary updates, stipends, contract pay changes, promotions, and other compensation adjustments with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Manage year-end payroll activities and prepare required information for audits, serving as a key point of contact for external and legislative reviewers.<br>• Update and maintain employee data within payroll and HR systems, ensuring information integrity across contracts, status changes, and personnel actions.<br>• Partner with HR leadership to support policy administration, employee training needs, and feedback processes that improve workforce operations.<br>• Act as a liaison with central payroll and budget-related agencies to resolve payroll issues, submit required transactions, and support compensation administration.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and compliance-related personnel and payroll reporting.<br>• Support payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities, and assist employees with questions related to pay, timekeeping, and attendance.<br>• Serve in designated compliance and employee-relations support functions, including campus security authority responsibilities and backup participation in unemployment hearings when needed.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- West Newton, MA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a school-based organization in West Newton, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is fully onsite and offers a part-time schedule with flexibility across Monday through Wednesday, beginning with reduced training hours before expanding to a 16-hour workweek. The person in this role will help ensure timely, accurate payroll operations while partnering closely with HR and Finance to maintain reliable employee records and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on time.<br>• Record payroll-related journal entries and perform account reconciliations to support clean financial reporting.<br>• Manage payroll administration for employees working on both 12-month and 10-month schedules, applying the correct pay cycles and earnings treatment.<br>• Administer state Paid Medical Leave tracking and related payroll coordination in accordance with Massachusetts program requirements.<br>• Review payroll information for inconsistencies, research variances, and resolve employee pay issues promptly.<br>• Work closely with Human Resources and Finance to keep employee data current and support dependable payroll reporting.<br>• Maintain adherence to internal payroll practices as well as applicable state requirements and compliance standards.<br>• Support payroll audits, routine reporting needs, and year-end payroll activities to ensure complete and accurate documentation.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z