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Description

We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in Fort Worth, Texas. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and maintaining financial integrity. The ideal candidate has extensive experience handling payroll operations and supporting employees with payroll inquiries.

Responsibilities:

• Process regular, supplemental, and off-cycle payrolls for salaried, hourly, and student employees with precision and timeliness.

• Verify time entries, deductions, calculations, and personnel actions to ensure data accuracy.

• Provide assistance to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries and resolve any issues.

• Maintain comprehensive records and documentation to support payroll accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries related to payroll activities.

• Support monthly reconciliations of payroll liabilities and ensure proper recording in the general ledger.

• Assist in the preparation and filing of payroll tax forms, including 941, W-2/W-3, and state-specific reports.

• Handle payroll deductions and garnishments, ensuring timely remittance to relevant agencies.

• Coordinate with auditors and compile payroll-related documentation to support audit processes.

• Manage payroll system functionalities, including timesheets, leave accruals, and balance updates.

Requirements • Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing for large employee populations.

• Expertise in multi-state payroll operations and compliance requirements.

• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and reporting standards.

• Ability to process payroll for over 500 employees with accuracy and efficiency.

• Proficiency in maintaining payroll records and handling reconciliations.

• Excellent problem-solving skills to address employee payroll concerns.

• Familiarity with payroll systems and general ledger integration.

• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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