Description Are you detail-oriented, organized, and looking for a contract opportunity in payroll in The Woodlands? We are seeking a Payroll Associate to support payroll processing, employee inquiries, and compliance tasks. This role is essential to ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations. If you have a passion for accuracy, efficiency, and customer service, this could be the perfect role for you! Please apply for immediate consideration! Key Responsibilities: 🔹 Payroll Processing & Compliance + Assist in processing payroll, ensuring employee wages, benefits, and tax deductions are accurately calculated and submitted on time. + Enter, update, and verify payroll data, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit elections. + Review payroll transactions for accuracy and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. + Assist in processing off-cycle payments, bonuses, and corrections when necessary. 🔹 Employee Support & Issue Resolution + Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll-related inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring prompt resolution. + Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, coordinating with HR and management as needed. + Educate employees on payroll processes, including direct deposit setup, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions. 🔹 Reporting & Record-Keeping + Generate, review, and distribute payroll reports and electronic files for internal and external stakeholders. + Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policies and audit requirements. + Prepare documentation for audits and assist with payroll-related reporting requests. 🔹 Year-End & Tax Processing + Assist in year-end payroll activities, including tax filings, W-2 processing, and reconciliation of payroll tax liabilities. + Ensure proper withholding and reporting of payroll taxes in compliance with IRS guidelines. 🔹 Payment Processing & Reconciliation + Process and reconcile payroll-related payments, including 401(k) loan repayments, garnishments, and other deductions. + Deposit payroll-related checks and ensure proper documentation of transactions. Requirements ✔️ Experience: 1-3 years of administrative, payroll, or accounting experience (or a combination of education and relevant experience). ✔️ Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and experience using payroll software (Cognos & UltiPro preferred). ✔️ Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy. ✔️ Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with payroll regulations, tax laws, and employment policies. ✔️ Customer Service Mindset: Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to assist employees with payroll concerns. 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) .