• Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (San Mateo, CA)


    Description

    Position Title: Workday Payroll Specialist

     

    Position Type: Temporary (through December 2025)

     

    Start Date ~ Thursday, 7/24

     

    Schedule: 8a-5p PST | Must work in California PST hours. Remote for Non-CA candidates.

     

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Workday Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for 1,700+ employees across multiple states. This temporary position will cover an employee on leave and is expected to last through ~ December 2025.

     

    You’ll play a key role in processing accurate and compliant payrolls, handling complex payroll issues, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. This role is ideal for someone with recent hands-on Workday experience and deep knowledge of California and Washington labor laws.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Process bi-weekly payroll for 1,700+ employees, including bonuses, deductions, and terminations

    • Ensure final pay compliance and timing requirements are met, especially for CA and WA

    • Upload EIBs and time data into Workday; audit and validate for accuracy

    • Review payroll for discrepancies, corrections, and audit compliance (SOX standards)

    • Manage wage garnishments and child support orders

    • Monitor and respond to payroll inquiries via ServiceNow and email promptly

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain up-to-date payroll records

    • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and increase automation

    • Maintain confidentiality of employee data

    • Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned

    Requirements

    Must-Have Qualifications

    • Recent, hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence modules

    • Strong understanding of California & Washington payroll tax and labor laws

    • Proven experience with high-volume final pay processing and compliance timing

    • Customer-focused mindset with polished, professional communication skills

    • Highly accurate and efficient; meets strict payroll standards and deadlines

    • 3+ years of multi-state payroll experience

    • Experience with OneSource Virtual (OSV) and Zendesk systems preferred

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

    • FPC certification a plus

     

    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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