• Payroll Specialist

    Robert Half Accountemps (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    Description

    Payroll Coordinator / Timekeeping Specialist

     

    Contract-to-Hire | Cedar Rapids, IA

     

    Full-time | 50–60 hours/week + occasional Saturdays

     

    Are you detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and energized by fast-paced work? Our client in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Payroll Coordinator / Timekeeping Specialist to support their growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy, communication, and problem-solving within payroll operations.

     

    About the Role

     

    In this position, you will play a key part in ensuring timely, accurate payroll processing. You will serve as a resource for employee payroll questions, monitor timesheet submissions, and ensure all entries are compliant and error-free. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering long-term potential for the right candidate.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Respond to payroll-related questions and provide exceptional support to employees and supervisors.

    + Review, identify, and follow up on payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.

    + Enter and update PTO, per diem pay, and other variable pay items.

    + Perform high-volume data entry of employee timecards with strong attention to detail.

    + Collaborate with HR, supervisors, and accounting teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.

    + Maintain confidentiality and follow company policies and payroll best practices.

    Requirements

    + Previous experience in payroll, timekeeping, HR support, or high-volume data entry preferred.

    + Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors quickly.

    + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

    + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.

    + Comfortable with technology and learning new payroll or timekeeping systems.

    + Availability to work 50–60 hours per week, including occasional Saturdays (required).

    •Why This Opportunity?

    + Contract-to-hire with potential for long-term placement

    + Overtime available

    + Work with a supportive team in a stable, well-established organization

    + Opportunity to build and grow your payroll expertise

     

    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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