What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Payroll Specialist position at Robert Half?
Salary: DOE
Description
We have partnered with a successful organization on their search for a thorough Sr. Payroll Specialist with proven experience processing multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees. In this role, you will maintain employee payroll records, data entry of payroll transactions, process payroll garnishments, assist with cost analysis, reconcile payroll data, provide audit support, assist with payroll discrepancies, and coordinate with HR on employee tax updates. This candidate must have knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws, and have the ability to multi-task time sensitive confidential request.
Major Responsibilities
The ideal Sr. Payroll Specialist will have a Bachelors degree preferably.
Other requirements for the Sr. Payroll Specialist role include and are not limited to:
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.
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
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Description
We have partnered with a successful organization on their search for a thorough Sr. Payroll Specialist with proven experience processing multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees. In this role, you will maintain employee payroll records, data entry of payroll transactions, process payroll garnishments, assist with cost analysis, reconcile payroll data, provide audit support, assist with payroll discrepancies, and coordinate with HR on employee tax updates. This candidate must have knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws, and have the ability to multi-task time sensitive confidential request.
Major Responsibilities
- Enter and process payroll data
- Assist with general accounting tasks
- Prepare financial statements
- Coordinate with HR on compliance regulations
- Handle incoming payroll call inquiries
- Benefit Deductions
- Reconcile payroll data
- Process payroll calculations
- Assist with payroll discrepancies
- Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports
The ideal Sr. Payroll Specialist will have a Bachelors degree preferably.
Other requirements for the Sr. Payroll Specialist role include and are not limited to:
- 4 years of payroll experience
- ADP Workforce Now preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail
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.
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
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to
