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Robert Half is partnered with an established Baton Rouge company in search of an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate payroll operations for a multistate workforce. This position supports a busy construction environment and partners closely with HR, accounting, benefits, and project teams to keep employee pay accurate, compliant, and well-documented. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll regulations, deductions administration, and reporting, along with a service-oriented approach to supporting both field and office employees. This direct hire opportunity offers a competitive compensation, rich benefits package, hybrid/family friendly work schedule and opportunity for career advancement!
Job Responsibility
Manage weekly or biweekly payroll processing for employees working across multiple states, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
Review time entries, job allocations, and compensation details before payroll is finalized to reduce errors and maintain accuracy
Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations in day-to-day processing and help ensure wage and hour compliance
Administer court-ordered and statutory deductions such as garnishments, child support, and tax levies with proper documentation and timeliness
Update payroll records for hires, departures, status changes, and other employee data adjustments
Address payroll-related questions from employees in a timely, thorough manner and resolve issues with care
Reconcile payroll results with accounting records and assist with payroll-related financial reporting activities
Generate reports that support management review, job costing analysis, and compliance requirements
Assist with payroll tax activities, year-end reporting, and audit preparation as needed
Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency
Requirements
At least 5 years of end-to-end payroll experience, ideally supporting multistate operations within construction or a similar industry
Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements, including federal, state, and local regulations
Experience handling certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting
Familiarity with payroll platforms such as ADP, Paycom, Paylocity, or comparable systems
experience with Viewpoint or other ERP is a plus
Certified Payroll Certification or Fundamental Payroll Certification is strongly preferred
Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with accounting systems and payroll reporting tools
Demonstrated attention to detail, discretion with sensitive information, and strong communication skills
Nice to have
experience with Viewpoint or other ERP
Certified Payroll Certification
Fundamental Payroll Certification
Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline