Description

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and compliance? Our client, a well-established construction firm, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. In this role, you’ll ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions.

• Maintain and validate employee time records, including job-specific hours in accordance with company policies.

• Ensure compliance with state and federal tax regulations, including garnishments and benefit deductions.

• Prepare and file payroll tax reports, including quarterly and annual filings.

• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies, tax forms, and deductions in a timely and professional manner.

• Collaborate with HR to update employee records relating to pay rates, benefits, and other payroll-related changes.

• Support audits and compliance initiatives by maintaining organized payroll records and reports.

  Requirements

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience; experience in the construction industry or with union payroll is a plus.

• Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms).

• In-depth knowledge of payroll practices, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and other Office Suite tools.

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

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 roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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