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Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions in a healthcare setting, including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company </li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mountain View, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 42 USD / Hourly
Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll on a regular schedule using Workday.</li><li>Maintain payroll records including deductions, taxes, and direct deposit changes.</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, audits, and year-end reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll laws and internal policies.</li></ul>
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oakland, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a 5,000 employees in Oakland, California. This is a 3-6 month Contract position suited for an individual who can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain strong controls, and work closely with HR and external partners. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with certified, multi-state payroll, tax-related processes, reporting, and payroll systems while ensuring deadlines are met consistently. Responsibilities:• Process payroll from start to finish with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established deadlines.• Review payroll records, tax data, and employee information regularly to identify discrepancies and maintain adherence to applicable laws and regulations.• Administer special payroll activities such as off-cycle payments, one-time earnings, and final compensation in accordance with state requirements.• Analyze weekly timecard reporting, calculate necessary corrections, and maintain time and attendance records to support precise pay outcomes.• Partner with Human Resources to resolve employee data changes, compensation updates, and other payroll-related matters efficiently.• Coordinate with third-party payroll providers to ensure pay calculations and deductions align with company policies and regulatory standards.• Prepare recurring payroll reports for leadership, including summaries related to earnings, hours, accruals, taxes, and benefit deductions.• Support payroll tax reviews, quarterly adjustments, certified payroll submissions, and internal or external audit requests as needed.• Maintain clear process documentation and deliver payroll onboarding guidance for new employees while assisting the broader team with daily operations.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary to Hire
32 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a reliable Payroll Specialist to join a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing organization in Concord, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can oversee weekly payroll with precision while also supporting core human resources activities. The position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating benefit and leave administration, and helping the HR team stay aligned with compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are completed accurately and on schedule. • Verify payroll data by reviewing hours, taxes, benefit withholdings, retirement contributions, and other earnings or deduction entries before each pay cycle is finalized. • Prepare and submit required payroll tax payments and related filings, and administer wage garnishments and other mandatory deductions. • Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee questions, and resolve discrepancies through careful research and documentation. • Maintain secure payroll files and support reporting and reconciliation activities to help ensure clean and accurate records. • Assist with benefits administration by reconciling insurance invoices, updating enrollment information, and coordinating with carriers when issues arise. • Track leave activity and maintain organized documentation for absences and employee support matters tied to payroll and benefits. • Support human resources operations by preparing employment documentation, coordinating interviews, assisting with onboarding, and maintaining personnel records. • Monitor employment eligibility documentation, help conduct periodic audits, and contribute to HR compliance efforts while protecting confidential employee information.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oakland, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Payroll SpecialistAre you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Robert Half is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our client’s team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Cary, NC
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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 Specialist

Lebanon, PA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
Join a team where accuracy, organization, and attention to detail make a direct impact!We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and support employee compensation activities. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll administration, maintaining payroll records, responding to employee inquiries, and supporting compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. Why Join Us?:• Competitive compensation and benefits package.• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.• Collaborative and supportive team environment.• Stable organization with a commitment to employee success. Responsibilities:• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees.• Review and validate timesheets, payroll changes, deductions, and benefit elections.• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation.• Maintain employee payroll records and update information as needed.• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.• Process garnishments, tax withholdings, direct deposits, and other payroll deductions.• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end reporting activities.• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.• Prepare payroll-related reports for management, audits, and internal departments.• Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to support employee onboarding, terminations, and payroll changes.• Assist with payroll process improvements and system updates.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Nashua, NH
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a long-term contract assignment based in Nashua, New Hampshire. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling administrative tasks, working with data in Excel, and maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will help ensure payroll activities are completed correctly, follow established procedures, and contribute to smooth day-to-day office support. Responsibilities: • Process and review payroll-related information with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Enter, update, and maintain employee and payroll data in office systems and spreadsheets. • Use Microsoft Excel to organize records, track payroll details, and prepare routine reports. • Support day-to-day administrative activities related to payroll documentation and recordkeeping. • Follow established payroll procedures to help ensure timely and compliant processing. • Investigate discrepancies, gather needed information, and assist in resolving payroll-related issues. • Coordinate priorities effectively to meet recurring deadlines and maintain organized files.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Charlotte, NC
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for employees in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position plays a key role in maintaining payroll records, validating time and pay data, and supporting compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll administration experience, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing on scheduled cycles, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. • Examine timesheets, attendance records, and overtime details to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing. • Update employee payroll information such as new hires, separations, compensation changes, and recurring or one-time deductions. • Administer required withholdings and court-ordered deductions, including garnishments, child support, and tax levies. • Reconcile payroll registers and related reports, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams. • Produce payroll reports for leadership, finance, and human resources to support planning, audits, and recordkeeping needs. • Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and annual wage statement preparation. • Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records with timely and accurate follow-up. • Work closely with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate employee data and strengthen payroll procedures and compliance efforts.
2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Poughkeepsie, NY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
About the RoleWe are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Payroll Specialist 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. Key Responsibilities<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 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>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Somerset, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Somerset, New Jersey. This Contract position requires someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and employee confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll environments and hands-on knowledge of UKG platforms. Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.• Administer payroll activity across multiple states while following applicable tax regulations, wage laws, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, and UKG Ready to enter, validate, reconcile, and maintain payroll data with a high level of accuracy.• Review timekeeping, earnings, garnishments, benefits, and other payroll inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Prepare payroll reports, audit supporting records, and maintain documentation needed for internal controls and compliance reviews.• Respond to employee and management questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a timely and courteous manner.• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure personnel changes, compensation updates, and tax information are reflected correctly in payroll systems
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Campbell Hall, NY
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join the team in Campbell Hall, NY on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who can independently oversee payroll activities, provide reliable day-to-day support, and help maintain accuracy in a fast-moving environment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to both routine payroll operations and key process-related initiatives during a period of organizational growth. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end weekly payroll for approximately 100 to 150 employees, with a strong focus on hourly team members and accurate, timely pay processing.• Manage payroll-related employee transactions, including employee setup, pay updates, deductions, and ongoing maintenance of payroll records.• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll questions, resolving issues promptly and providing dependable support across the organization.• Maintain payroll operations with minimal oversight, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and established deadlines.• Partner with internal stakeholders to support payroll system conversion efforts, including validation, testing, and implementation activities.• Work closely with project leadership and external partners to help ensure a smooth transition to ADP Workforce Now.• Review payroll data for accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and address inconsistencies before final submission.• Contribute to broader payroll process improvements as the organization expands and refines its payroll function.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Dallas, TX
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 31 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, excellent organizational abilities, and experience working with payroll systems.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process multi-state payroll for employees accurately and on schedule</li><li>Review and audit timekeeping records for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Coordinate with Human Resources and Accounting teams regarding employee changes, compensation updates, and benefits deductions</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, taxes, deductions, and direct deposit</li><li>Assist with year-end processing, including W-2 preparation and payroll reconciliations</li><li>Support payroll system updates, reporting, and process improvements</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

West Des Moines, IA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
About the OpportunityOur client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, takes pride in accuracy, and can confidently manage payroll responsibilities while partnering with accounting and human resources teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic business environment. What You'll Do<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and related transactions.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax activities, reporting requirements, audits, and compliance matters.</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation as needed.</li><li>Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources to support payroll operations and resolve employee inquiries.</li></ul>
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Bolingbrook, IL
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Temporary / Contract
40 - 45 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong Paychex expertise, thrives in a detail-driven environment, and can manage multiple payroll schedules with confidence. The role focuses on full-cycle payroll processing across salaried and plant employee groups while maintaining compliance and precision in every pay cycle. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll accurately for employees across different pay groups, including biweekly salaried staff and weekly plant teams. • Manage payroll activities within Paychex, ensuring employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax details are maintained correctly. • Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before payroll is finalized. • Support a highly manual payroll environment by organizing payroll inputs, validating calculations, and maintaining strong documentation. • Administer payroll for a multi-state employee population while following applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Coordinate with internal teams to gather timekeeping and compensation information needed for timely payroll submission. • Produce payroll-related reports and assist with audits, reconciliations, and other recordkeeping requirements. • Contribute to payroll process continuity and support system-related payroll activities as needed within the department.
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Minneapolis, MN
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will manage payroll activities for a workforce of more than 100 employees across U.S. and international operations while also providing administrative support to key human resources programs. This position is ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, confidentiality, and service as they support payroll processing, employee lifecycle tasks, benefits administration, and day-to-day HR coordination. Responsibilities:• Administer bi-monthly payroll for U.S. employees and coordinate with an external provider to ensure accurate pay processing for staff.• Maintain employee payroll data, including compensation updates, deductions, garnishments, benefit elections, new employee entries, and employer contributions to support compliant and accurate payroll records.• Research payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for internal review and recordkeeping.• Support employee onboarding and separation activities by handling documentation, updating systems, verifying employment details, and establishing payroll records.• Assist with HR compliance activities and audits related to retirement plans, workers' compensation, and other required reporting.• Oversee benefit-related vendor administration for medical, dental, vision, and life plans, including invoice review and reconciliation as needed.• Provide administrative support for recruiting and internal operations by helping post openings, coordinate interviews, arrange meetings, prepare non-disclosure agreements, and assist with employee events and service award tracking.• Contribute to annual benefits enrollment activities by helping organize materials, answer routine questions, and support process coordination. This is an onsite role, with onsite parking available. 4+ years of full cycle payroll processing in ADP is required. Beginning pay for this opportunity is $60-75k, depending upon qualifications. Benefits are offered including health, dental, 401k, and PTO. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly for consideration.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Boise, ID
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are continuing to look for an experienced Payroll Specialists to help assist local clients with their ongoing needs on a contract basis. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience for managing a company's payroll system, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time. If you have a strong background in payroll administration and are looking for a dynamic work environment, we would love to speak with you. Key ResponsibilitiesProcessing payroll for employees in the company, including checks and transfers.Updating employee payroll records as necessary, including changes in salary, benefits, tax withholdings and more.Working closely with the Human Resources department to ensure accurate employee data.Resolving payroll discrepancies through information collection and analysis.Preparing and maintaining accurate reports and records of payroll transactions.Ensuring compliance with state and federal tax laws and standards.Addressing employee queries relating to payroll issues.Implementing payroll best practices.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Palatine, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:· Assist in processing the full payroll cycle for all entities including data input, transmission, auditing, reporting, balancing, and reconciliation.· Prepare regular reports such as quarterly 401k matching, benefit billing summaries, and overtime· Manage state-specific tax/insurance reporting and billing.· Partner with internal Tax and Accounting departments for payroll account and G/L reconciliations, and regular reporting· Provide information to third-parties including vendors and audit teams· Answer manager and employee questions, and resolve payroll issues· Maintain employee payroll files
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Bakersfield, CA
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27.55 - 31.9 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Payroll Specialist to join a well-established contractor in Bakersfield, California. This position supports daily financial operations by managing payroll, handling accounts payable activities, and assisting with administrative accounting work. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, works accurately with sensitive data, and can contribute to HR and safety-related coordination when needed. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for more than 40 employees by reviewing hours worked, calculating earnings, and ensuring timely and accurate payroll posting • Manage payroll tax payments and prepare required tax filings in compliance with applicable regulations • Produce certified payroll documentation and complete labor compliance reporting for applicable projects • Enter vendor invoices and company card activity accurately while maintaining organized payment records • Prepare and issue vendor payments, including check processing and posting of completed disbursements • Reconcile supplier accounts and credit card statements each month to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly • Coordinate business license renewals with city agencies to help maintain active compliance requirements • Partner with the Safety Coordinator to support onboarding activities, including orientation administration for new team members • Provide administrative, accounting, and front desk support as needed in collaboration with the Controller and the broader team
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Gig Harbor, WA
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Temporary / Contract
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Gig Harbor, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong experience managing end-to-end payroll across multiple states while maintaining compliance and data accuracy. The role will work with established payroll platforms to process pay, resolve discrepancies, and help ensure smooth payroll administration. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring deadlines are met and earnings, deductions, and taxes are calculated correctly. • Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage and tax regulations to maintain compliance. • Review payroll records for accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve issues related to timekeeping, pay adjustments, and employee data. • Use ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity to manage payroll transactions, maintain records, and support reporting needs. • Coordinate payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, compensation changes, benefits deductions, and garnishments. • Reconcile payroll totals and supporting reports each cycle to confirm completeness and identify any variances before final processing. • Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions regarding payroll details, pay statements, and related transactions. • Support payroll-related audits and documentation requests by preparing organized records and validating required information.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records Payroll Representative is responsible for performing daily timekeeping and payroll tasks to support the organization’s workforce and payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with state and federal requirements Duties:<ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company</li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Payroll SpecialistContract-to-Hire OpportunityAbout the RoleRobert Half is partnering with a well-established construction company seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for field and office employees while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-volume payroll in a construction or project-based environment and be comfortable working with multiple pay rates, certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and union payroll where applicable. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for field and office employees accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit elections.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll registers, labor reports, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements when applicable.</li><li>Process and audit employee timecards and labor allocations for job costing purposes.</li><li>Prepare certified payroll reports and supporting documentation for public works projects.</li><li>Coordinate with HR and project teams to ensure accurate employee and project information is reflected in payroll.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year-end processing, W-2s, and other payroll-related filings.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Martinez, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Job Posting: Payroll SpecialistEmployment Type: Contract to Hire About the Role Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to find an experienced Payroll Specialist. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your payroll career while working closely with a supportive and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process semi-monthly, biweekly, or weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including wage adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax withholding.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.</li><li>Respond promptly to employee inquiries about payroll, deductions, or tax issues.</li><li>Assist with annual reporting requirements, including W-2 and 1099 processing.</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, overtime, and commissions where applicable.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate onboarding of employee information.</li><li>Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations, including applicable state or regional requirements.</li><li>Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors or agencies when necessary.</li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 36 USD / Hourly
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. Key ResponsibilitiesSupport day-to-day payroll operations and processing activities for a multi-location employee base. Respond to and manage payroll-related casework through ServiceNow, escalating issues as needed.Review incoming ad hoc payroll requests and route them appropriately for payroll processing. Prepare EIBs for payroll processing based on approved requests. Set up payroll for new hires, including confirming address, tax setup, and banking details, and following up directly with employees when needed. Coordinate with benefits partners to obtain retroactive benefits support when required. Manage payroll-related to-do items connected to leave of absence (LOA/RLOA) processes. Escalate urgent payroll change notices, including releases, terminations, and off-cycle bonus items. Perform payroll account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies related to cash and tax reporting. Complete daily payroll-to-bank cash and tax collection reconciliations. Follow up with employees regarding NOC/ACH returns and updated banking information. Process payroll with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, garnishments, and core payroll administration. Partner with payroll leadership to maintain continuity while the internal team supports a broader implementation initiative. Required Qualifications4–7 years of payroll experience, or equivalent hands-on payroll operations background. Strong experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll. Experience supporting payroll for both hourly and salaried employees. Hands-on experience with Workday is required.Familiarity with EIB processing and ServiceNow case management. Experience with payroll reconciliations, discrepancy investigation, and payroll support tasks. Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite role in West LA, Monday - Friday 8-5PM. Pay is based on experience, between $30-36/hr.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Honolulu, HI
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a Contract position based in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on payroll experience who can manage accurate pay processing, maintain employee payroll records, and handle deduction-related updates with precision. The successful candidate will contribute to smooth payroll administration while ensuring timely and compliant processing for a small employee population. Responsibilities:• Manage bi-monthly payroll processing from start to finish, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.• Enter and maintain payroll-related data with a high level of accuracy across employee records and pay transactions.• Review and apply employee deductions, including benefit withholdings and other payroll adjustments, in accordance with company policies.• Administer wage garnishments when needed, ensuring calculations and remittances are completed correctly and on time.• Use ADP Workforce Now to support payroll activities, validate information, and maintain organized payroll documentation.• Reconcile payroll details and investigate discrepancies to resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Assist with payroll record maintenance and support compliance with applicable payroll procedures and reporting requirements.
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

750 results for Payroll Specialist in Usa