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Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Accountemps

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Location
Stamford, CT
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Job overview

We are hiring a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, employee record maintenance, and payroll-related compliance activities. The role ensures timely and accurate payroll, responds to employee inquiries, and supports reporting needs, requiring detail‑orientation, discretion, and professional handling of confidential information.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailConfidentialityDeadline ManagementCommunicationCustomer ServicePayroll SystemsSpreadsheet Software

Qualifications

Payroll Processing Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Job Summary

We are hiring a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, employee record maintenance, and payroll-related compliance activities. This role is responsible for helping ensure timely and accurate payroll while responding to employee inquiries and supporting reporting needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, discreet, and able to manage confidential information professionally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process payroll and review payroll data for accuracy

  • Maintain employee payroll records and updates

  • Assist with timekeeping review and payroll adjustments

  • Respond to employee questions related to payroll

  • Support payroll reconciliations and reporting

  • Help ensure compliance with internal policies and payroll procedures

  • Coordinate with internal teams on payroll-related matters

  • Assist with audits and year-end payroll activities

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Experience in payroll processing or payroll administration

  • Strong attention to detail and confidentiality

  • Ability to manage deadlines in a structured environment

  • Good communication and customer service skills

  • Proficiency with payroll systems and spreadsheet software

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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