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Payroll Specialist

Job in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California, 94039, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • HR/Recruitment
    HR / Recruitment Consultant, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, HRIS Professional, Recruiter
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

Job Description:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing employee payroll using ADP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Duties include reviewing and verifying timesheets, calculating wages and deductions, maintaining payroll records, and addressing employee inquiries related to compensation. The Payroll Specialist works closely with HR and finance teams to support overall payroll operations and drive process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Process payroll cycles in ADP accurately and on schedule.

+ Validate work hours, overtime, paid time off, and deductions.

+ Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

+ Respond to employee questions regarding payroll matters.

+ Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting.

+ Support audits and ensure data integrity throughout the payroll system.

+ Collaborate with HR and finance on payroll-related processes and reconciliations.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

+ 2+ years experience in payroll processing, preferably with ADP.

+ Strong understanding of payroll regulations and best practices.

+ High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

+ Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

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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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.

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