Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist (Contract)

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity with a growing organization in the Cedar Rapids area. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll for employees accurately and timely.
• Review and verify payroll data, including hours worked, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update changes related to compensation, taxes, and direct deposit information.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll-related general ledger entries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits.
• Support HR and accounting teams with payroll reporting and special projects.