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Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for our client in the education industry in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance, and supporting payroll-related reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.
Job Responsibility
Process payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees
Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings
Review timesheets and payroll data for accuracy and completeness
Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll-related journal entries
Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll processes
Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audit support
Coordinate with human resources and accounting teams to resolve payroll issues
Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information
Help improve payroll processes and ensure adherence to internal controls
Requirements
2+ years of payroll or related accounting experience
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholdings, deductions, and compliance
Experience with payroll reconciliations and payroll reporting
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll software
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Nice to have
Experience working in education, higher education, K-12, or nonprofit academic environments
Familiarity with payroll processing for faculty, staff, hourly employees, and multi-department structures
Exposure to grant-funded payroll, contract tracking, or school calendar-based payroll cycles
CPP certification
Experience with systems such as Microsoft D365, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms
Familiarity with payroll management and software proficiency aligned with current hiring needs
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance