Payroll Specialist with Paylocity

Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in a fast-paced, multi-union environment. This contract position requires a detail-oriented professional with hands-on Paylocity experience who can ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while navigating complex union agreements, deductions, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees using Paylocity

• Review and audit employee timecards, wage rates, shift differentials, overtime calculations, and payroll deductions

• Administer payroll in accordance with multiple collective bargaining agreements

• Process union dues, benefit contributions, garnishments, and other payroll deductions

• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure payroll data integrity

• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end payroll accounting activities

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

• Support payroll audits and prepare requested documentation

• Partner with HR, Accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing

Requirements

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience

• Hands-on experience with Paylocity required

• Experience processing payroll in a multi-union environment

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes, garnishments, and wage and hour laws

• Ability to interpret and apply union contracts and pay rules accurately

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including payroll reporting and reconciliations

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred

• Experience with high-volume payroll processing

• Background in manufacturing, transportation, construction, logistics, healthcare, or other unionized environments

• Experience supporting payroll audits and year-end processing

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.

© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .