• Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and timely responses to employee inquiries. This role is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career and contribute to a team dedicated to operational excellence.

    Responsibilities:

    + Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

    + Maintain and update payroll data, including employee status changes, deductions, tax withholdings, and benefits.

    + Review timekeeping systems for accuracy and address discrepancies promptly.

    + Prepare payroll reports and provide detailed analysis when requested by management.

    + Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, retroactive pay, and other payroll adjustments.

    + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and payroll regulations.

    + Process garnishments, levies, child support, and other deductions.

    + Assist in year-end payroll functions, including preparing and distributing W-2s and other tax documentation.

    + Collaborate with HR to ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding of employees from a payroll perspective.

    + Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, balances, and withholdings.

    + Support audits by providing payroll-related data and documentation as requested.

    Requirements

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

    + 3+ years of payroll processing experience.

    + Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, or other industry-standard platforms).

    + Excellent knowledge of payroll taxes, compliance regulations, and reporting standards.

    + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, etc.).

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

    + Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under deadlines.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for resolving payroll queries and collaborating across departments.

    + Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus but not required.

     

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