CrawlJobs Logo
Robert Half Logo Robert Half · Finance

Payroll Specialist

United States, Birmingham · Job Posted June 14, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a service-focused organization in Birmingham, Michigan in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position plays a key role in ensuring payroll is processed accurately, reporting is completed on schedule, and financial records remain aligned across payroll and accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage detailed work in a deadline-driven environment while supporting both internal teams and operational staff.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage biweekly payroll reconciliations and maintain balanced payroll-related records to support accurate reporting
  • Prepare certified payroll documentation, billing details, and required reports in compliance with applicable standards
  • Review monthly payroll and accounting information across related records, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly
  • Maintain audit controls between payroll and general ledger activity to help ensure reliable financial reporting
  • Analyze complex payroll transactions and provide guidance to team members on appropriate accounting treatment
  • Conduct internal reviews across payroll processes, document findings, and assemble support materials for external audits
  • Participate in regular reviews of hours, earnings, and payroll files before final approval and transmission
  • Record completion of audit steps thoroughly and escalate exceptions or concerns to payroll leadership when needed
  • Assist with training and day-to-day support for entry-level payroll staff as assigned
  • Stay current on payroll, accounting, tax, and labor requirements through ongoing development and applied learning

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in payroll, accounting, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience with payroll processing and timekeeping systems
  • Strong understanding of general ledger activity and core accounting principles
  • Working knowledge of payroll tax rules, labor regulations, garnishments, and multi-state payroll practices
  • Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Word, Excel, and payroll-related software tools
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and solve problems effectively
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally across all levels of an organization
  • High attention to detail, sound judgment with sensitive information, and a collaborative approach to supporting coworkers and vendors

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in company 401(k) plan
Robert Half - All Job Offers

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags: Frontend Developer Secretary Talent Manager Salesforce Administrator Data Analyst
Similar Jobs for

Payroll Specialist

8 matching positions

New

Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a growing organization in the...
Location
Location
United States , Eagan
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Experience in payroll processing or a closely related accounting or HR function
  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and deductions
  • Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar)
  • Ability to review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies efficiently
  • High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
  • Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools used for payroll tracking and reconciliation
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and recurring payroll cycles
  • Clear communication skills for working with employees, HR, and leadership
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Process payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring accuracy in wages, deductions, and tax withholdings
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes to compensation or benefits
  • Review and audit payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to final processing
  • Manage payroll-related deductions such as benefits, garnishments, and taxes in accordance with regulations
  • Partner with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee data and proper reporting
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide clear, timely resolution to questions or issues
  • Prepare payroll reports and support month-end and year-end accounting activities
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and company policies
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Payroll Specialist

Hej! You are in control of your cookies On our website www.jobs.ikea.com we use ...
Location
Location
India , Bengaluru
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.ikea.com Logo
IKEA
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 3–5 years of experience in HR Operations, Payroll, HR Administration, or a related area
  • Strong knowledge of HR administration and payroll processes
  • Hands-on experience with SAP, ADP payroll systems, and other HRIS platforms
  • Experience handling payroll-related queries including payslips, taxation, deductions, reimbursements, and employee concerns
  • Good understanding of statutory compliance requirements including EPF Administration, ESIC, Professional Tax, Income Tax, and other applicable labor regulations
  • Experience in managing year-end payroll activities including tax declarations, tax computation, tax filing support, Form 16 generation and distribution, and related taxation processes
  • Proven experience in managing end-to-end expatriate Provident Fund (PF) settlements, including documentation, regulatory compliance, coordination with authorities, and timely closure of claims
  • Experience in accounting and reconciliation
  • Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on data accuracy and quality
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Execute People & Culture administrative and payroll activities in line with agreed service levels and operational standards
  • Maintain and manage co-worker records, documentation, and employee files with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
  • Process and validate payroll-related transactions, including employee data updates, benefits, deductions, and adjustments
  • Manage payroll operations using SAP/ADP systems and ensure timely and accurate payroll processing
  • Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries including payslips, taxation, deductions, benefits, and payroll discrepancies
  • Support payroll activities in compliance with local legislation, company policies, and internal controls
  • Ensure adherence to statutory compliance requirements including EPF, ESIC, Professional Tax, Income Tax, and other applicable regulations
  • Coordinate and support year-end payroll activities including tax declarations, tax computations, Form 16 processing, and employee tax-related communications
  • Manage end-to-end expatriate PF settlement processes, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, stakeholder coordination, and timely closure of claims
  • Conduct regular audits and quality checks to ensure data accuracy and integrity across HR and payroll systems
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Payroll Specialist

Our client in Westport, Connecticut is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist...
Location
Location
United States , Westport
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Prior payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-state environment required
  • Experience processing payroll for employees in California required
  • Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employees required
  • Strong knowledge of time and attendance systems and payroll inputs required
  • Hands-on experience with major payroll functions, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Strong Excel skills required, including the ability to work with large data sets
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills required
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fully onsite environment
  • Certified payroll experience is a plus
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple states, including California
  • Administer payroll for both hourly and salaried employee populations
  • Review, audit, and validate timekeeping and attendance records prior to payroll processing
  • Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments
  • Support payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure accuracy of employee data in the payroll system
  • Reconcile payroll reports and research discrepancies or variances
  • Assist with payroll-related reporting, audits, and special projects
  • Manage large volumes of payroll data with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
  • Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and management to resolve payroll questions and issues
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support daily payroll and human resou...
Location
Location
United States , Hopkins
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in payroll administration, with strong understanding of full-cycle payroll processing
  • Hands-on experience handling multi-state payroll and payroll review in a high-accuracy environment
  • Knowledge of prevailing wage payroll requirements and related documentation practices
  • Experience using Paylocity or a similar payroll system, along with exposure to separate timekeeping software
  • Familiarity with benefits administration, including employee benefit orientation and post-payroll deduction coordination
  • Ability to manage confidential HR and payroll information with discretion and sound judgment
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to balance routine operations with time-sensitive deadlines
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for approximately 105 W-2 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing from time review through final submission
  • Validate employee hours using separate timekeeping records, including clock data and GPS-based jobsite verification, and reconcile information before it is entered into the payroll platform
  • Administer payroll tasks related to prevailing wage assignments, including required state or county documentation and detailed review of wage compliance information
  • Audit payroll entries transferred into Paylocity, resolve discrepancies, and confirm all earnings, deductions, and classifications are correct prior to completion
  • Complete post-payroll activities such as 401(k) funding coordination and other follow-up items tied to each payroll cycle
  • Provide day-to-day human resources support across recruiting, new employee onboarding, employee separations, disciplinary documentation, and general employee relations needs
  • Guide employees through benefit offerings and orientation materials, directing complex coverage questions to the appropriate benefit support resources when needed
  • Maintain HR compliance efforts by assisting with projects such as annual I-9 reviews, job description updates, and driver qualification file audits
  • Support ongoing operational continuity during a contract coverage period by keeping payroll and HR processes organized, responsive, and consistent
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Payroll Specialist

Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for our client in th...
Location
Location
United States , San Diego
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
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
Job Responsibility
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
What we offer
What we offer
  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Company 401(k) plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Payroll Specialist

Location
Location
United States , Olympia
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2+ years of payroll experience
  • Knowledge of payroll systems and regulations
  • High attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Strong communication and time management skills.
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Process bi-weekly payroll for employees
  • Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries.
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical coverage
  • vision coverage
  • dental coverage
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training
  • access to top jobs
  • competitive compensation
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Payroll Specialist

Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ens...
Location
Location
United States , Tacoma
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 2+ years of payroll experience
  • Knowledge of payroll systems and regulations
  • High attention to detail and confidentiality
  • Strong communication and time management skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Process bi-weekly payroll for employees
  • Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • free online training
  • access to top jobs
  • competitive compensation
Read More
Arrow Right
New

Payroll Specialist

A growing, multi-state organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support a...
Location
Location
United States , Henderson
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.roberthalf.com Logo
Robert Half
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including end-to-end processing responsibilities
  • Demonstrated experience managing payroll for more than 500 employees across multiple states
  • Strong knowledge of payroll practices involving hourly and salaried employees, biweekly cycles, deductions, reconciliations, and garnishments
  • Ability to analyze payroll issues thoughtfully, identify dependencies, and make sound decisions in a complex processing environment
  • Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach and the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and respectfully
  • Comfortable working in an onsite, Monday through Friday role within a changing organization and developing team structure
  • High attention to detail, sound judgment under pressure, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and follow-up
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll with accuracy and timeliness
  • Review and validate timesheets, earnings, and deductions
  • Handle payroll adjustments and resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Respond to employee and manager payroll-related inquiries
  • Collaborate with HR and accounting to ensure data accuracy
  • Support audits and payroll reporting requirements
What we offer
What we offer
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right