• Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    Robert Half is assisting a client in San Diego, CA in their search for a skilled Payroll Specialist. This role is ideal for professionals who demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and possess a deep understanding of payroll procedures, compliance, and technology. In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for employees across the organization.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Process multi-state payroll for hourly, salaried, and contract employees on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis.

    + Manage payroll data entry, including timecard collection, bonuses, commissions, benefits, and garnishments.

    + Handle payroll tax filings, W-2 preparation, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

    + Ensure accurate computation of employee hours, pay, and deductions using payroll software systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or Workday).

    + Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies or employee inquiries in a timely manner.

    + Collaborate with HR regarding employee changes, including new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments.

    + Assist with payroll system upgrades, implementations, and process improvement projects.

    + Ensure compliance with all wage and hour laws, including overtime and reporting requirements.

    Requirements

    + Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

    + 2+ years of payroll processing experience in a mid-sized or large organization; experience with multi-state payroll is a plus.

    + Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, or Workday is required. Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

    + Strong understanding of FLSA, tax regulations, and payroll compliance requirements. CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is strongly preferred.

    + Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills. Ability to maintain discretion with sensitive and confidential information.

     

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