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Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Accountemps

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Location
Rochester, NY
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Job overview

The Payroll Specialist processes payroll for employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment while maintaining compliance with company policies and government regulations. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a good understanding of payroll processes and tax regulations. This is a fully onsite position.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsPayroll ProcessesTax Regulations

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll for our employees. This role ensures employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with company policies and government regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a good understanding of payroll processes and tax regulations. Please note - This is a fully onsite position.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for all employees

  • Review timesheets, wage calculations, and deductions for accuracy

  • Maintain payroll records and employee data

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

  • Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees in a timely manner

  • Process new employee, termination, and pay change documentation in the payroll system

  • Prepare and distribute payroll reports as needed

  • Assist with year-end reporting, including W-2s and other tax filings

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.

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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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