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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Friendswood, Texas. In this role, you will manage various payroll functions, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting. This is a Contract to permanent position within the Defense Service industry, offering the opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic and structured environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review and verify daily employee timecards for discrepancies such as missing hours or punches.

• Save approved payroll-related requests in designated folders for record-keeping.

• Create and apply payroll deductions for personal use of company credit cards on a monthly basis.

• Check manager approvals in systems such as ServiceTrade and Procore to ensure payroll accuracy.

• Transition timecards to 'Completed' status once all required approvals are confirmed.

• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports to contractors, adhering to compliance and project requirements.

• Maintain accurate certified payroll documentation and organize supporting files within appropriate project folders.

• Follow up with department managers to resolve payroll-related issues promptly.

• Process employee status changes, including new hires, transfers, and terminations, across multiple systems.

• Adjust employee balances in payroll systems based on approved requests and established policies. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing.

• Proficiency in handling multi-state payroll operations.

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll platforms.

• Ability to manage payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills for resolving payroll issues and coordinating with management.

• Familiarity with certified payroll reporting and compliance.

• Capability to work independently and meet strict 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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