Payroll Specialist

Robert Half is partnering with a client to hire a Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional with strong technical skills and experience processing payroll accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees in a timely and accurate mannerMaintain payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll systemsReview timekeeping records, wages, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings for accuracyRespond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll policiesAssist with payroll tax reporting, year-end processing, and compliance-related activitiesReconcile payroll accounts and support general ledger entries related to payrollPartner with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changesSupport audits and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations