Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Berkeley, California. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations. This position requires a strong understanding of payroll systems and accounting functions to support the organization’s financial operations effectively. Responsibilities: + Enters, verifies, and maintains timecard data in the payroll system. + Assists supervisors with employee timecard scheduling. + Tracks and monitors time reporting, including leave, overtime, holidays, and callouts. + Provides timecard procedure training for new and existing employees. + Reviews and audits payroll journals; corrects errors as needed. + Supports payroll verification for new hires, current, and former employees. + Helps process and distribute regular and off-cycle paychecks (e.g., meal overtime). + Generates and distributes payroll reports (manpower, employee listings, overtime, etc.) on a regular basis. + Assists with attendance tracking and absence management. + Manages fatigue reporting and maintains exception records in the database. + Updates and maintains payroll procedures manual and local pay practices documentation. + Prepares annual vacation packages, templates, and related communications. + Assists employees with expense reports and per diem requests. + Manages office supply inventory and orders as needed. + Responds to payroll-related inquiries via walk-in, phone, and email. + Performs other administrative or payroll-related duties as assigned. Requirements + High school diploma or GED required. + Minimum 2 years of payroll experience required. + Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field is a plus. + Experience with Kronos, Ultimate, and/or UKG preferred. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred. 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) .