Description Seeking 2 Payroll Analyst to support our client in Contra Costa County. The role primarily involves handling payroll-related tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. This role offers a long term contract employment opportunity. Responsibilities: • Efficiently answer payroll and timekeeping queries, conducting necessary research and providing timely responses. • Take responsibility for employee updates relating to payroll changes. • Accurately process on-demand payroll checks and timekeeping adjustments. • Handle wage and employment verification forms for various agencies. • Conduct audits on payroll and timekeeping data, ensuring adherence to policies, practices, and applicable laws. • Review timekeeping data for compliance with policies, union contracts, and relevant state and federal laws. • Utilize timekeeping software such as Kronos and UKG. • Perform reconciliations and account analysis as needed. • Use software such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and Microsoft Excel to manage payroll functions and generate ad hoc reports. Requirements • Proficiency in Full Cycle Payroll operations is essential • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is required • Ability to conduct Account Analysis accurately • Experience with Kronos and Kronos Timekeeping System is needed • Knowledge of Workday software is beneficial • Capable of executing Reconciliations accurately • Experience in managing Payroll for over 500 Employees is essential • Understanding of comprehensive Payroll Functions is required • Ability to Process Biweekly Payroll efficiently • Skill in creating and managing Ad Hoc Reporting is necessary • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required 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. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .