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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Rochester, New York. This Contract to permanent position is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with extensive experience in full-cycle payroll processing and multi-state payroll management. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations while supporting the technical and reporting needs of the Human Resources/Payroll department.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll with accuracy, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.

• Manage multi-state payroll for over 500 employees, including handling wage assignments, garnishments, and verifications.

• Assist in resolving payroll discrepancies by reviewing and correcting issues such as miscalculated hours or incorrect overtime.

• Maintain and audit vacation, sick, and holiday accruals to ensure accurate records.

• Generate and distribute reports from payroll and timekeeping systems as requested by supervisors or other departments.

• Support the Human Resources/Payroll department by maintaining the HRIS system, including regular updates and testing of new features.

• Develop and maintain detailed procedure manuals to assist backup personnel during absences.

• Provide training and user support for payroll and timekeeping systems to ensure efficient utilization.

• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve payroll-related issues by analyzing punch detail reports and missed punches.

• Identify process improvement opportunities within payroll operations and implement actionable solutions. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll.

• Proficiency in handling payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, particularly UKG Pro.

• Familiarity with payroll rules and regulations, including wage assignments and garnishments.

• Experience in maintaining and updating HRIS systems, with a focus on testing and troubleshooting.

• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to create and manage detailed reports using payroll and timekeeping systems.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and assist users effectively.

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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