Payroll Specialist

Robert Half
Fuquay Varina, NC
Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and a solid background in payroll processing and compliance. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations while collaborating with various departments to maintain efficiency and compliance. Responsibilities: - Process weekly payroll accurately and on schedule by coordinating with managers, HR, and external payroll service providers. - Maintain thorough payroll records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. - Reconcile payroll transactions, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies. - Respond to payroll-related inquiries, addressing issues and ensuring compliance in a timely manner. - Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to verify and update employee data. - Identify opportunities for improvement in payroll processes and implement enhancements. - Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management review. - Assist employees with payroll-related questions and requests, ensuring a high level of service. - Stay informed about changes in payroll laws and regulations to maintain compliance. - Cross-train on payroll functions to support operational continuity. Requirements - Extensive experience with payroll software systems and multi-state payroll operations. - In-depth knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance standards. - Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in payroll processing. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments. - Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling HR and payroll data. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with internal teams and external partners. - Familiarity with mathematical and statistical concepts relevant to payroll. - Experience overseeing payroll accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and comparisons to the general ledger. 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 ( 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 ( .
Posted 2025-11-14

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