Payroll Specialist

Robert Half • City Of Industry, CA • 3h ago

Description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support our client's payroll operations on a temporary basis. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience processing payroll, and a solid understanding of payroll regulations and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Process biweekly, semi-monthly, or weekly payroll accurately and on time

Review and verify timesheets, attendance, overtime, PTO, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments

Enter and maintain employee payroll information

Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and other employee updates

Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, taxes, and pay discrepancies

Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies

Assist with payroll tax filings and other payroll-related compliance requirements

Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records

Prepare payroll reports and provide payroll-related information to HR and management

Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation

Work closely with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll processing

Support special payroll projects and audits as needed

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience

Strong knowledge of payroll procedures and payroll-related regulations

California payroll experience preferred

Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, UKG, Paylocity, Workday, or similar

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and meet strict payroll deadlines

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.

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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.

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