Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in California. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll accuracy, experience with certified reporting, and the ability to manage deadlines in a high-volume environment. The person in this role will help ensure employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with applicable payroll regulations and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Administer regular payroll processing with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity across each pay cycle.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update information related to new employees, separations, pay adjustments, and other status changes.
• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll documentation through designated reporting platforms and customer-specific systems.
• Review payroll activity for compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements, including certified payroll standards.
• Coordinate paperwork and supporting documentation needed to establish payroll compliance for newly awarded jobs or projects.
• Generate weekly certified payroll reports and distribute them to the appropriate internal or external stakeholders.
• Handle off-cycle payments, including missed-time checks and other special payroll requests, as business needs arise.
• Support payroll reporting and reconciliation activities by using payroll and accounting data to verify completeness and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing certified payroll reports is required.
• Working knowledge of construction-related payroll practices, including union payroll considerations and certified payroll obligations.
• Experience with full-cycle payroll, including processing for large employee populations and multi-state payroll environments.
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Penta Software or the ability to learn new payroll platforms quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for payroll tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Understanding of foundational accounting principles related to payroll processing and reconciliations.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Compensation

$28.00-$32.00 Hourly

About Us

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 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.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.