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Payroll Specialist

$70k - $80k

Robert Half

Position: Payroll Specialist

Location: Glendale, AZ (85009) Fully Onsite

Compensation: $70K-$80K

Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.

Are you passionate about precision, numbers, and making sure everyone gets paid accurately and on time? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to play a key role in ensuring smooth and accurate payroll processing for our client's valued employees. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values integrity, accuracy, and continuous improvement with a runway for career progression and leadership!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and year-end payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Review timesheets and wage computations to identify and resolve discrepancies
  • Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments
  • Issue accurate and timely paychecks and pay stubs
  • Calculate wages, deductions, and retroactive pay adjustments
  • Input RO's weekly and generate monthly commission checks
  • Track employee leave (vacation, personal, sick time)
  • Assign hours to appropriate jobs and adjust wage rates as needed
  • Calculate and submit payroll and unemployment taxes to federal and state agencies
  • Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports; maintain job logs
  • Generate and distribute annual W-2 forms
  • Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll, tax, benefits, and garnishments
  • Support Payroll Manager with benefits, reports and general ledger reconciliations
  • Stay current on payroll-related laws and regulations
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements xhyhwjd (e.g., workers comp, garnishments)
  • Interpret payroll policies and resolve employee inquiries

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
  • Certified Payroll experience a plus
  • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy in processing/reporting
  • Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and credit check

This is an on-site role and does not allow hybrid or remote flexibility

Interested candidates email resume to: with the subject line "Payroll Specialist - South Glendale"

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