• Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Houston, TX)


    Description

    Position Title: Payroll Specialist

     

    Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

    Company Overview:

    Our client, a well-established organization in downtown Houston, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and professional development. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in payroll processing, particularly with multi-state payroll, and will possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Comprehensive Payroll Processing: Accurately process payroll for employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

    + Multi-State Compliance: Regularly audit payroll records, tax withholdings, and wage assignments to ensure proper compliance in states where staff members are employed.

    + System Management: Manage payroll systems (such as ADP, Workday, or similar) to ensure data integrity and troubleshooting as necessary.

    + Tax Reporting: Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, including quarterly and annual reports, while maintaining compliance with all tax agencies.

    + Employee Support: Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner, resolving discrepancies as needed.

    + Auditing & Reconciliation: Perform payroll audits and reconcile discrepancies, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

    + Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and provide recommendations for system or procedural enhancements.

    Requirements

    Qualifications:

    + Experience: 3+ years of end-to-end payroll experience, with a strong emphasis on multi-state payroll processing.

    + Technical Skills: Proficiency in major payroll systems like ADP, Workday, or Paychex. Advanced Excel skills are a plus (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables).

    + Knowledge: Solid understanding of payroll tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

    + Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

    + Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

     

    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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    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.

     

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