Description Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with a talent for managing payroll processes in a fast-paced and detail-driven environment? Robert Half is working with a client who is looking to add a skilled payroll professional to their team on a contract-to-hire basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience processing payroll for over 200 employees on a weekly and biweekly schedule for both hourly and salaried staff. Key Responsibilities: + Process weekly and biweekly payroll for over 200 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. + Handle payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, including verifying timesheets and ensuring compliance with company policies and all applicable federal/state regulations. + Review and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy of employee records, including wages, bonuses, deductions, and taxes. + Process payroll adjustments such as terminations, benefits deductions, and garnishments. + Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related concerns and resolve discrepancies. + Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information while adhering to data privacy and security practices. + Generate and distribute payroll reports to leadership as requested. Requirements Qualifications: + 3+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably for large employee populations (200+ employees). + Comprehensive understanding of payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance. + Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines. + Proficiency with payroll systems (experience with [Insert Preferred Software, if any] is a plus). + Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders professionally. + Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite tools. + Ability to work independently and resolve payroll discrepancies with accuracy and efficiency. 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) .