Payroll Specialist

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a contract assignment based in Gresham, Oregon. This Contract position will oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a diverse employee population while helping maintain compliance with payroll tax regulations, wage laws, and company practices.

Responsibilities:

- Administer semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and on call employees, ensuring payments are completed accurately and on schedule.

- Examine timekeeping records and payroll-related deductions to confirm data integrity before each payroll cycle is finalized.

- Maintain payroll files and employee information within the payroll platform, updating records promptly to reflect status, compensation, and deduction changes.

- Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations in daily work to support compliance with wage and hour requirements and organizational standards.

- Complete payroll tax reporting activities, including year-end forms, quarterly filings, and other required submissions to applicable agencies.

- Reconcile payroll registers with accounting records and investigate discrepancies affecting general ledger accuracy.

- Support benefits administration by assisting with enrollment updates and reviewing benefit-related payroll reconciliations.

- Address employee questions related to earnings, tax withholding, deductions, and payroll adjustments with professionalism and clarity.

- Partner with HR and finance stakeholders to facilitate smooth employee onboarding, offboarding, audits, and other payroll-related processes

Requirements

- 3+ years of payroll experience, including end-to-end payroll administration.

- Experience with Paylocity preferred

- Working knowledge of payroll taxes, with holdings, benefit deductions, and general ledger reconciliation.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to review data accurately and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to respond to employee and internal stakeholder inquiries in a timely manner

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  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 ()  and Privacy Notice () .