Description Position: Payroll Specialist / Analyst (Contract) Start Date: ASAP Duration: ~3 months (with possible extension) Location: 100% Remote Working Hours: Pacific Standard Time (PST). Work Authorization: Must have a dedicated home office for occasional remote work. Why This Role is Open A Bay Area California based payroll team is currently focused on an ADP implementation (migrating from UKG) and needs interim support to manage daily operations and employee inquiries during this transition period. Key Responsibilities + Must have direct Payroll Experience 5+ years + Function as the first point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, especially termination checks, pay discrepancies, and garnishments! + Direct inquiries appropriately and ensure timely follow-up with employees. + Provide support for payroll system testing and ADP implementation, including auditing timecards. + Interface with union representatives and internal departments to resolve payroll issues. + Provide light project and admin support as needed; may assist with payroll processing if experienced. + Must work California hours (PST) Requirements Ideal Background + Previous payroll experience in a fast-paced, high-volume or unionized environment + Familiar with garnishments and multi-cycle payrolls + Strong Technical skills – Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) + Experience with ADP WFN, Workday payroll is a must. + Systems Implementation a plus + Tech-savvy with tools like Slack and cloud-based payroll systems Key Attributes for Success + Initiative-taking, resourceful, and able to direct yourself with minimal supervision. + Comfortable working in a fast-moving, high-interruption environment + Strong communicator across IM, phone, and email + Positive, solutions-oriented mindset + Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities during system transitions. Top 3 Priorities + Garnishment administration + Union payroll support (employee inquiries and issue resolution) + ADP implementation support (testing, auditing, reporting) 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) .