Payroll Specialist

Description

Robert Half has a new direct-hire opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Baltimore, MD. This is a hybrid position after initial training and will partner with a tenured leadership team while owning the whole payroll process. If interested, please apply directly to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half to learn more.

What You'll Do

+ Own end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states

+ Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits

+ Maintain employee payroll records and handle updates with precision and confidentiality

+ Partner with HR and Finance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

+ Respond to employee payroll questions with clarity, empathy, and professionalism

+ Reconcile payroll reports and support audits as needed

+ Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and systems (we love smart efficiency)

Requirements

What You Bring

+ 5+ years of hands-on payroll experience (multi-state experience required)

+ Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax requirements, and compliance best practices

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Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, UKG, Workday, or similar)

+ Exceptional attention to detail-you catch what others miss

+ Clear communication skills and a service-oriented mindset

+ Ability to manage deadlines confidently in a hybrid work environment

+ High level of discretion and professionalism with sensitive information

Nice to Have (But Not Required)

+ CPP or FPC certification

+ Experience supporting 200+ employees

+ A natural tendency to document, organize, and improve workflows

What We Offer

+ Hybrid work schedule that respects focus time and collaboration

+ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

+ A supportive team that values accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement

+ Opportunities to grow your payroll expertise and make a real impact

+ A workplace where your work is noticed-because payroll done well never goes unnoticed

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.

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