Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to help our team in Santa Rosa, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our organization. As a long-term contract position within the non-profit sector, this opportunity is ideal for professionals with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional payroll services. Responsibilities: • Review and verify employee timesheets to ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations and organizational policies. • Process bi-weekly and supplemental payrolls, including new employee setups, changes in status, and accurate time record entries. • Create and manage payroll-related journal entries, account transfers, and automatic payment requests for benefits and deductions. • Generate, review, and save payroll reports while ensuring paychecks and pay statements are distributed promptly. • Handle manual payroll tasks, such as issuing final paychecks and processing vacation payouts in adherence to deadlines. • Maintain accurate leave records for sick, vacation, and unpaid time off, distributing reports to supervisors regularly. • Collaborate with supervisors to update payroll categories, workers’ compensation rates, and labor distribution percentages. • Prepare and review quarterly payroll tax returns and labor statistics reports for submission within required timeframes. • Conduct audits and provide payroll-related documentation for reviews and benefit audits as needed. • Monitor employee payments and ensure employment verification forms are processed accurately. Requirements • Proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred. • Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively with various departments and staff. • Proven experience in handling high-volume workloads and prioritizing tasks effectively in fast-paced environments. • Expertise in researching payroll issues, problem-solving, and resolving challenges promptly. • Demonstrated proficiency with web-based payroll systems, Microsoft Office programs (especially Excel), and accounting software. • Excellent judgment and adherence to confidentiality standards. • Availability to work occasional additional hours to meet deadlines and flexibility to work on-site as needed. • Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll processing or related functions. 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. © 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .