• Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Elmira, NY)


    Description

    We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Full-Cycle Payroll Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process for employees and/or contract talent, ensuring compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Payroll Processing:

    + Administer full-cycle payroll for weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll cycles, including data entry, time tracking, and final payroll submission (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Payroll Cycle").

    + Reconcile timecards and hours worked, including standard time and overtime, ensuring compliance with labor laws (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Overtime").

    + Process reimbursements, bonuses, and per diems, as applicable (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Payments").

    + Compliance and Tax Filing:

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

    + Collaborate with the Payroll Tax team to address inquiries regarding payroll tax filings, deductions, and adjustments (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Payroll Tax").

    + Financial Reporting:

    + Generate payroll cost reports and summaries for management review (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Payroll Cost").

    + Provide accurate records on paid hours, employee pay rates, and payroll history as needed (Source: context: RH Acronym Guide, "Paid Hours," "Pay Rate," "Payroll History").

    + Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll data and documentation.

    + Employee Support:

    + Address payroll-related inquiries from employees promptly and professionally.

    + Educate employees on payroll procedures, deadlines, and self-service tools.

    + System Management:

    + Maintain payroll systems, adding new hires, processing terminations, and updating employee information as needed.

    + Collaborate with HR to ensure payroll information aligns with HRIS systems and employee benefits.

    + Process Improvement:

    + Continuously review and improve payroll procedures to streamline processes and ensure accuracy.

    + Stay up to date on changes in payroll laws and best practices to mitigate compliance risks.

    Requirements

    + Experience:

    + 3–5 years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing, preferably in a high-volume environment.

    + Education:

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

    + Skills:

    + Proficiency in payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar platforms).

    + Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting purposes.

    + Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.

    + Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, labor laws, and tax regulations.

    + 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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