Description We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in New York, New York. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an opportunity to play a key role in managing payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in payroll systems and processes, coupled with exceptional organizational skills. Responsibilities: • Process payroll on weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly cycles using ADP Workforce Now and Workday. • Prepare payroll reports and create paydata batches to ensure accurate and timely payments. • Generate ad hoc reports from payroll systems to support business needs. • Review and validate employee timesheets to ensure compliance and accuracy. • Handle manual checks, stop payments, direct deposit reversals, and wire transfers as needed. • Import employee data, deductions, and earnings paydata files into payroll systems. • Record overtime hours into the 3E client billing system to support accurate billing processes. • Prepare payroll journal entries and maintain detailed records for auditing purposes. • Complete employment verification forms and manage leave of absence records. • Update the organization's intranet with payroll-related information, including tax forms and payment schedules. Requirements • Minimum of six years of experience in payroll roles, with demonstrated expertise in full-cycle payroll processing. • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word. • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. • Excellent communication skills to interact professionally with attorneys and staff. • Ability to audit and proof data for accuracy and compliance. • Familiarity with creating and importing data files for payroll systems. • Experience managing payroll for non-union employees is preferred. • Willingness to work extended hours occasionally to meet critical deadlines. 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) .