Payroll Specialist

at  Robert Half

Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join a growing company in Anne Arundel County! The selected candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing for a variety of employees. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where ideas are welcome and learning is supported.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate processing and recording of company payrolls.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for different types of employees, including adjustments for hours worked, overtime, and deductions.
• Interpret and apply various agreements to ensure compliance with wage scales, benefits, and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR and finance departments to reconcile payroll discrepancies and provide reporting on payroll metrics.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and management regarding payroll issues and concerns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll processes and data to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and changes in legislation affecting payroll.
• Possess extensive knowledge of different types of payroll, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain and update necessary spreadsheets and databases as needed.
• Adjust rates and recalculate deductions as required for any changes.
• Assist with monthly reporting.
• Research and resolve any discrepancies related to trust fund payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Full Cycle Payroll
• Familiarity with Payroll - Union preferred
• Ability to conduct Garnishment Calculations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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• Responsible for the accurate processing and recording of company payrolls.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for different types of employees, including adjustments for hours worked, overtime, and deductions.
• Interpret and apply various agreements to ensure compliance with wage scales, benefits, and regulations.
• Collaborate with HR and finance departments to reconcile payroll discrepancies and provide reporting on payroll metrics.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Respond to inquiries from employees and management regarding payroll issues and concerns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll processes and data to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and changes in legislation affecting payroll.
• Possess extensive knowledge of different types of payroll, including calculating wages, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain and update necessary spreadsheets and databases as needed.
• Adjust rates and recalculate deductions as required for any changes.
• Assist with monthly reporting.
• Research and resolve any discrepancies related to trust fund payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Full Cycle Payroll
• Familiarity with Payroll - Union preferred
• Ability to conduct Garnishment Calculations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills