Description Robert Half is offering a long-term contract opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Payroll Supervisor to support our growing client in Rochester, NY. This position offers the chance to contribute to critical payroll operations within a collaborative and professional environment. In this role, your primary responsibilities will be managing payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting employees with payroll-related needs. By working closely with HR, Accounting, and other teams, you’ll play an integral role in maintaining a seamless payroll process. Key Responsibilities + Weekly Payroll Processing: Oversee and process weekly payrolls, including lay-offs, terminations, and correction checks. + Records Management: Maintain accurate payroll records and upload required documents to the internal SharePoint site. + Union Fringe Management: Balance monthly union fringes and ensure accuracy with general ledger reconciliations, and process union fringe updates accurately on templates for the ERP system. + Compliance Audits: Audit payroll entries for compliance with Federal and State laws. + Involuntary Deductions: Process payroll deductions, including levies, garnishments, and child support. + Employee Support: Respond to and resolve employee inquiries related to payroll issues in a prompt and professional manner. + Onboarding Support: Process new hire information into the ERP system, ensuring accuracy. + Year-End Reporting: Balance and finalize year-end payroll records in accordance with corporate standards. + Procedure Development: Document and update payroll procedure guides to support a streamlined process. + Cross-Functional Assistance: Provide support to HR and Accounting teams as needed, including analyzing accounting reports, reconciling payroll accounts, and managing direct deposit setups. + Additional Duties: Complete other related tasks as assigned. Requirements Experience: + 5+ years of payroll experience, including supervisory roles. + Hands-on transactional payroll experience and willingness to be a "do-er". + Experience with ERP systems. + Union experience highly desirable. + Knowledge of general ledger reconciliations and year-end reporting. Skills: + Strong understanding of Federal and State payroll regulations. + Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. + Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Proficiency in Excel, SharePoint, and payroll systems. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered. Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus. 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) .