Payroll Specialist

Description

A mission driven organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high volume, complex, multi entity payroll operation. This role is critical for maintaining continuity during a departmental transition and is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed payroll work, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in an onsite, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing skills, reliability, discretion, and the ability to adapt in a small but fast paced office setting.

You will work closely with an experienced retiring payroll professional who will remain part time for several months to support training and knowledge transfer.

This opportunity begins as contract or contract to hire with the intention to bring the right person on permanently.

Key Responsibilities

- Process full cycle payroll for a large, diverse employee population across multiple entities.

- Manage monthly and semimonthly payroll schedules.

- Maintain payroll accuracy, compliance, and strict confidentiality.

- Prepare and validate payroll data, deductions, adjustments, and reporting.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues promptly and professionally.

- Assist with year-end payroll functions as needed.

- Learn and operate within an existing ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains).

- Support departmental transition as long tenured payroll staff retire.

Requirements

- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience (multi entity or high volume preferred).

- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains a plus (not required).

- High level of integrity and discretion-this role handles sensitive information.

Hours

- Flexible work hours during normal business hours (ie: 6am-3pm, 7am-4pm, 8am-5pm, or 9am-6pm), standard 40 hour workweek.

Location

- Onsite in Greensburg, PA

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive hourly rate.

- Generous benefits package available upon conversion (details provided during interview process).

Additional Details

- Contract or contract to hire depending on candidate fit.

- Interviews are being scheduled immediately.

- Ideal candidate will begin the assignment quickly to support a smooth transition.

If you are interested in being considered for this Payroll position and you have the appropriate background, please apply online via the Robert Half website or via the Robert Half app. After applying for this payroll position, please CALL immediately at  to confirm your application has been received! Ask for Carrie, Dan or Aimee and please reference Job #  when calling!

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; extensive payroll experience may substitute for a degree.

- Minimum of 2 years of experience processing payroll for large organizations.

- Proficiency in Excel and Word, with strong computer skills to learn new software.

- Experience with full-cycle payroll and managing payroll for over 500 employees.

- Familiarity with Great Plains Dynamics or similar accounting systems preferred but not required.

- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.

- Knowledge of payroll tax reporting and compliance requirements.

- Ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.

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