Payroll Specialist

Description

Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP) - Payroll Specialist

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Full-Time Engagement Professional (FTEP) with strong end-to-end payroll experience to support client projects and interim needs. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who has processed high-volume, multi-state payroll and can quickly adapt to new environments while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Process high-volume payroll for up to 4,500 employees across multiple pay cycles

+ Manage multi-state payroll with specific experience handling Quick Pay requirements in California, Colorado, and Oregon

+ Administer payroll activities in ADP Workforce Now (WFN), including audits, maintenance, reporting, and issue resolution

+ Review and validate payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit with holdings

+ Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

+ Support payroll adjustments, off-cycle payments, final pay, and special payroll runs as needed

+ Partner with HR, finance, and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries

+ Process and reconcile employee expense reports using Concur

+ Review submitted expenses for policy compliance, coding accuracy, and proper approvals

+ Assist with month-end reporting, payroll reconciliations, and audit support

+ Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information at all times

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

+ 3+ years of high-volume payroll experience

+ Proven experience processing payroll for populations of 4,500 employees or more

+ Hands-on experience with Quick Pay in California, Colorado, and Oregon

+ Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now (WFN)

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Experience with employee expenses and expense reporting in Concur

+ Solid understanding of multi-state payroll laws and payroll tax implications

+ High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through

+ Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

+ Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience supporting multiple client environments or project-based assignments

+ Exposure to payroll audits, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives

+ Advanced Excel skills

About the FTEP Opportunity:

Full-Time Engagement Professionals are full-time employees of Robert Half who support clients on critical projects and interim initiatives, while offering continuity, flexibility, and access to specialized expertise.

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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at

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