Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities: Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy from data review through final distribution. Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying relevant wage, tax, and compliance requirements. Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information. Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll data for regular and off-cycle payments. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, responding promptly to questions from employees and internal stakeholders. Review timekeeping and related payroll inputs to confirm completeness and alignment with company policies. Prepare payroll reports, audit findings, and supporting documentation for leadership, finance, and compliance needs.

Requirements: Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from input collection through final payroll close. Background processing multi-state payroll with a strong understanding of applicable regulations and tax considerations. Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now in a payroll environment. Ability to support payroll for an employee population exceeding 500 workers. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when handling sensitive compensation data. Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and correct issues efficiently. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy).