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Posted July 30, 2026
Robert Half

Payroll Specialist

Bellevue, WA 98005, US Temporary
Compensation: $35 to $42 Hourly

  • Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payrolls
  • Review and audit timesheets, attendance, and pay adjustments
  • Maintain employee payroll records and update pay-related changes
  • Calculate overtime, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
  • Administer payroll taxes, wage garnishments, and benefit withholdings
  • Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end or year-end reporting
  • Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and tax forms
  • Support compliance with labor laws and internal controls
  • Partner with HR and accounting teams on employee data and payroll reporting



Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of payroll processing experience
  • Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage/hour compliance
  • Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, Paychex, SAP, or Oracle
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data reconciliation
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred
  • CPP certification may be preferred for some roles



Compensation

$35.00-$42.00 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.

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