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Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Accountemps

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
New Hope, MN
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Robert Half Accountemps is hiring a Payroll Specialist. The role seeks a detail‑oriented part‑time payroll specialist to manage end‑to‑end payroll operations for a contract assignment in Golden Valley, Minnesota, ensuring accurate, compliant multi‑state payroll processing and a strong employee experience.

Key focus areas include Process complete payroll cycles for a large employee population, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and delivered on schedule, Administer payroll for employees working in multiple states while applying appropriate wage, tax, and compliance requirements, and Review earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to maintain precise payroll records.

Important skills include ADP Workforce Now, Payroll, Multi-State Payroll, Compliance, Attention To Detail, and Manage Deadlines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ADP Workforce NowPayrollMulti-State PayrollComplianceAttention to DetailManage Deadlines

Qualifications

Proven Experience Managing Full-Cycle PayrollBackground Handling Multi-State PayrollExperience Processing Payroll for 500+ EmployeesLegally Authorized to Work in the United States

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Part-time Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a contract assignment in Golden Valley, Minnesota. This Contract position will focus on managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while ensuring compliance, precision, and a strong employee experience. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with high-volume payroll processing and is comfortable working in ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities:

  • Process complete payroll cycles for a large employee population, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.

  • Administer payroll for employees working in multiple states while applying appropriate wage, tax, and compliance requirements.

  • Review earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to maintain precise payroll records.

  • Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll data before final submission.

  • Investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner by partnering with employees, managers, and internal stakeholders.

  • Maintain payroll documentation and support audit readiness through organized recordkeeping and consistent controls.

  • Monitor payroll-related compliance requirements and help implement updates to processes when regulations or system needs change.Part-time

Requirements • Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing.

  • Background handling multi-state payroll with strong understanding of related compliance considerations.

  • Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.

  • Experience processing payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees.

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct payroll variances.

  • Ability to manage deadlines effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume 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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