Certified Payroll Specialist

Robert Half • Concord, CA • 1h ago

Description

Job Title: Certified Payroll Specialist

Position Summary:

The Certified Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, and supporting audits, reporting, and employee payroll inquiries. This role typically requires strong knowledge of payroll systems, tax withholding, garnishments, benefits deductions, and certified payroll reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payroll for employees

Prepare and submit certified payroll reports as required

Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information

Ensure compliance with prevailing wage, union, and government contract payroll requirements

Reconcile payroll reports, general ledger entries, and tax filings

Administer wage garnishments, benefit deductions, and payroll adjustments

Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions

Support payroll audits and year-end processing, including W-2 preparation

Partner with HR, finance, and project teams to validate employee and labor data

Monitor changes in payroll laws and regulations to maintain compliance

Requirements

Qualifications:

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar payroll certification preferred

3+ years of payroll experience, including certified payroll reporting

Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations

Experience with payroll software such as ADP, Workday, Ceridian, UKG, or similar

Strong Excel and reporting skills

High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality

Experience in construction, government contracting, or union payroll environments is often preferred

Recommended Skills:

Certified payroll reporting

Prevailing wage compliance

Multi-state payroll processing

Payroll tax reconciliation

Garnishments and deductions

ERP/payroll systems

Audit support

Strong communication and problem-solving

About Robert Half

Robert Half specializes in connecting talent with leading organizations across industries. Our dedicated talent managers support your career goals with expert guidance and a commitment to excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Robert Half promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and aspirations, please submit your resume or contact me directly via LinkedIn (Margaret Figueroa) or by phone at 510-296-8872.

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.

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