Payroll Specialist

Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract position combines hands-on payroll processing with training, guidance, and employee relations support, making it ideal for someone who can balance accuracy, communication, and service.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll activities from start to finish, including accurate bi-weekly processing.

• Design and update instructional materials for payroll and timekeeping education, including orientation sessions, leadership meetings, and group learning events.

• Assist the employee relations function by preparing and distributing documentation connected to leave administration, accommodation matters, and employment separations.

• Maintain and revise HR reference materials and agency manuals stored in shared digital files to ensure information remains current and accessible.

• Contribute to tracking and reporting activities by helping complete performance indicator documentation and related administrative records.

• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, resolve timekeeping issues, and provide general operational support as needed.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll, including full-cycle payroll processing responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience handling bi-weekly payroll for employees.

• Experience supporting supervisors or managers with payroll, timekeeping, or performance-related processes.

• Familiarity with employee relations documentation, including matters related to leave, accommodations, and terminations.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

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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