Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is partnered with an established Baton Rouge company in search of an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate payroll operations for a multistate workforce. This position supports a busy construction environment and partners closely with HR, accounting, benefits, and project teams to keep employee pay accurate, compliant, and well-documented. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll regulations, deductions administration, and reporting, along with a service-oriented approach to supporting both field and office employees. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive compensation, rich benefits package, hybrid/family friendly work schedule and opportunity for career advancement!

Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly or biweekly payroll processing for employees working across multiple states, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.

• Review time entries, job allocations, and compensation details before payroll is finalized to reduce errors and maintain accuracy.

• Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations in day-to-day processing and help ensure wage and hour compliance.

• Administer court-ordered and statutory deductions such as garnishments, child support, and tax levies with proper documentation and timeliness.

• Update payroll records for hires, departures, status changes, and other employee data adjustments.

• Address payroll-related questions from employees in a timely, thorough manner and resolve issues with care.

• Reconcile payroll results with accounting records and assist with payroll-related financial reporting activities.

• Generate reports that support management review, job costing analysis, and compliance requirements.

• Assist with payroll tax activities, year-end reporting, and audit preparation as needed.

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.