Description We are looking for a highly organized and detail-driven Payroll Specialist to join our team in Dallas, Texas. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing payroll operations, ensuring accurate employee compensation, and supporting the transition to a new independent payroll platform. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of streamlined payroll processes while maintaining compliance and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Process payroll efficiently and accurately for all employees, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations and organizational policies. • Coordinate labor invoicing activities to align with business requirements and ensure timely billing. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute the migration to a standalone payroll system. • Monitor and analyze payroll-related costs and administrative expenses to support budget management. • Assist in designing and implementing compensation and benefits workflows tailored to organizational needs. • Facilitate open enrollment processes, including system configuration, employee communications, and support. • Oversee year-end payroll activities, such as W2 and 1099 generation, reconciliations, and government filings. • Partner with HR and finance teams to ensure data integrity and seamless integration during system transitions. • Provide training and guidance to HR colleagues to support their adaptation to new systems and workflows. Requirements • Proven experience in full-cycle payroll management, including multi-state payroll processing. • Proficiency in using payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now. • Demonstrated ability to manage payroll operations for organizations with over 500 employees. • Strong understanding of compensation and benefits administration, including open enrollment workflows. • Experience in year-end payroll processes, including W2 and 1099 preparation and reconciliation. • Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful cross-functional collaboration. • Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in payroll data and reporting. • Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with vendors, finance, and HR teams. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources. © 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) .