Payroll Specialist

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a company in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll, maintaining employee payroll records, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate is organized, deadline-driven, and committed to accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees on a regular schedule
• Review and audit timesheets, wage calculations, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings
• Maintain and update employee payroll records in the payroll system
• Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end related payroll activities
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll records
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, filings, and compliance requirements
• Coordinate with human resources and accounting teams to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Support audits by preparing payroll documentation and reports
• Help improve payroll procedures and maintain internal controls

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, garnishments, and deductions
• Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or related field preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with payroll and ERP platforms such as ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle, UKG, or Microsoft Dynamics
• CPP certification is a plus
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing and payroll compliance

Compensation

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