Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist, located in Towson, Maryland. The role is within the industry, where you will be responsible for handling various payroll duties. You will be working in a dynamic environment, ensuring the smooth operation of the payroll function.Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing: Accurately process payroll for all employees on a regular basis, including calculating wages, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll-related items.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws, including the timely filing of all payroll-related taxes.
Record Maintenance: Maintain and update payroll information, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and other payroll-related records.
Benefits and Deductions: Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other deductions, ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations.
Reporting: Generate and distribute payroll reports, including payroll summaries, tax reports, and other required documentation for management and auditing purposes.
Inquiries and Support: Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
Audits: Assist with internal and external payroll audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
System Updates: Stay informed of updates and changes in payroll systems and software, ensuring efficient and effective payroll processing.
Requirements
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a similar role.Technical Skills: Proficient in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of payroll processing.Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.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.© 2024 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) .
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