Payroll Specialist

Description

Robert Half is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join a real estate organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This Payroll Specialist position plays a key role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery, effective benefits administration, and reliable compensation support for a multi-state employee population. The ideal Payroll Specialist candidate brings strong compliance knowledge, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work confidently across payroll, HR, finance, and vendor relationships.

Click the apply button today and become integral part of a team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at  and mention job reference #.

As a Payroll Specialist your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Process payroll from start to finish for employees working across 14 states, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and on schedule.

- Oversee administration of employee benefit plans, including medical coverage, retirement programs, leave coordination, and wellness-related offerings.

- Assist with compensation activities such as salary updates, market comparisons, internal pay analysis, and reporting for leadership review.

- Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local regulations related to payroll taxes, wage and hour rules, and employment requirements.

- Collaborate with internal departments and external service providers to support efficient payroll and benefits operations and resolve issues promptly.

- Maintain organized payroll and benefits records while completing audits, reconciliations, and recurring reporting with a high level of accuracy.

- Research and address payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and compliance concerns in a timely and thorough manner.

Click the apply button today and become integral part of a team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at  and mention job reference #.

Requirements

The ideal Payroll Specialist candidate will have:

- At least 10 years of progressive experience in payroll and benefits administration.

- Demonstrated expertise in processing multi-state payroll within a complex operating environment.

- Strong understanding of payroll tax requirements, employment laws, and compliance standards across multiple jurisdictions.

- Working knowledge of compensation practices, including salary administration and market benchmarking support.

- Experience using ADP Workforce Now and other payroll platforms to manage full-cycle payroll processing.

- Proven ability to handle payroll volumes exceeding 500 employees with strong accuracy and attention to detail.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.

Click the apply button today and become integral part of a team. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Half at  and mention job reference #.

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