Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Rancho Cordova, California. In this Contract-to-Permanent position, you will play a key role in managing payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for a dynamic workforce. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have expertise in payroll systems, this role will be an excellent fit. Responsibilities: • Process weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees, ensuring accuracy in hours, wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions. • Maintain and update payroll records for new team members, departures, salary adjustments, and benefit deductions. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including accurate withholding, reporting, and remittance. • Administer benefit deductions such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary contributions. • Generate and analyze payroll reports for management, including labor distribution, tax summaries, and year-end W-2 and 1099 preparation. • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, and tax forms. • Collaborate with HR and department managers to verify timekeeping data and ensure accurate payroll input. • Support internal and external audits by providing payroll records and documentation. • Identify and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations and enhance efficiency. • Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information at all times. Requirements • Proficiency in payroll software systems, with experience in ADP payroll and financial services preferred. • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax compliance. • Proven experience in processing payroll for medium to large-sized organizations. • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy in all tasks. • Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism. • Strong problem-solving skills to address payroll discrepancies and employee concerns. • Effective communication skills for collaborating with HR, management, and employees. • Experience in generating and analyzing payroll reports for management use. 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) .