• Payroll Assistant

    Robert Half Accountemps (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    Are you a detail-oriented and organized professional looking to advance your career in payroll and human resources? Robert Half is working with a growing company to find a talented Payroll Assistant for a contract-to-hire role. The Payroll Assistant will support the payroll team by ensuring smooth and accurate payroll processing. You will assist with routine payroll functions, data entry, and compliance, while providing exceptional service to employees, HR, and accounting staff. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with entry-to-mid-level payroll experience.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Process employee time and attendance data, ensuring hours worked align with company policies and procedures

    + Assist in weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

    + Maintain and update employee records related to payroll details, including tax forms, deductions, and direct deposit information

    + Respond to employee inquiries about pay, benefits, and deductions, providing clarity and resolving issues promptly

    + Support compliance efforts by ensuring payroll aligns with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations

    + Assist with payroll reporting, preparing reports for HR and accounting teams as needed

    + Provide administrative support to the payroll department, including filing, document management, and other related tasks

    Requirements

    + 1-2 years of experience in payroll, HR, or a related role preferred; experience with payroll software is a plus (ADP, Paychex, Workday, etc.)

    + Associate’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and the ability to quickly learn new payroll systems (e.g., ERP software)

    + Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to meeting deadlines

     

    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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