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Description One of our clients is looking for a payroll administrator for a contract opportunity. + Process end-to-end payroll for hourly, salaried, and contract employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple pay cycles (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.). + Maintain and update payroll records for new hires, terminations, and employee changes such as promotions, wage adjustments, and benefit elections. + Calculate and process overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and garnishments. + Audit payroll data for errors and inconsistencies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws. + Manage payroll tax filings and ensure timely submission of tax payments and reports. + Collaborate with the HR and Accounting teams to ensure alignment on employee compensation, benefits, and reconciliations. + Provide payroll reports and answer employee inquiries about pay, taxes, and deductions in a timely and professional manner. + Assist in improving the payroll process, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring best practices are followed. Requirements + 2-4 years of experience as a Payroll Administrator or similar payroll position. + Proficiency in payroll software systems such as ADP, UltiPro, Workday, or similar platforms. + Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing and compliance requirements. + Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and deductions, including FLSA, ACA, and IRS guidelines. + Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) and excellent attention to detail. + Ability to work under deadlines and manage confidential information with discretion. Preferred but not Required: + CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification. + Experience with union payroll and collective bargaining agreements. 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 ( 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 ( .

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Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Bi-weekly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area,

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